EU on the situation in Lebanon: Foreign Minister Tuomioja has been in contact with Kofi Annan and Fouad Siniora
The EU Presidency has expressed its shock over the Israeli air strikes on South Lebanon which have killed dozens of civilians, mainly women and children. During the weekend, Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja has been in close communication with his colleagues in other EU countries. He has also spoken with Secretary-General of the UN and the Prime Minister of Lebanon.