Statement by the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, on the passing away of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon

EU News 4/2014

EUROPEAN COUNCIL
THE PRESIDENT
Brussels, 11 January 2014
EUCO 12/14
PRESSE 9
PR PCE 7

I have learned with sadness about the passing away of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. He has
played a key role in the recent history of Israel. In these moments of mourning, I convey
my heartfelt condolences to Prime Minister Sharon's family and to the government and the
people of Israel.

Source and additional information:
http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ec/140356.pdf

File Photo: Handshake between Ariel Sharon, on the right, and Benita Ferrero-Waldner Date: 10/11/2005 Reference: P-011690/00-02 Location: Tel Aviv Rapid: SPEECH/05/675 (C)EU, 2005 URL

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