Brussels, June 24 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement of Israel-Iran ceasefire and termed it an "important step towards restoring regional stability" in the region. She called on Iran to seriously engage in the diplomatic process and stated that the negotiating table remains the "only viable path forward."

In a post on X, Ursula von der Leyen stated, "Europe welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire by President Trump. It's an important step towards restoring stability in a region in tension. This must be our collective priority. We call on Iran to engage seriously in a credible diplomatic process. Because the negotiating table remains the only viable path forward."

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