Afghanistan, March 24 -- Ursula von der Leyen has warned that rising oil and gas prices highlight the urgent need to resume negotiations with Iran to reduce tensions in the Middle East.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Canberra, she said the time had come to de-escalate the conflict and return to diplomacy, stressing that the current crisis is affecting businesses and communities worldwide.
Von der Leyen noted that continued instability in the region could have far-reaching economic and political consequences, particularly for countries dependent on energy imports.
She emphasized that dialogue remains the only sustainable path to reducing risks and stabilizing the region, calling for renewed diplomatic efforts to prevent further e...