Mogherini: East Jerusalem must become Palestinian capital

During a meeting with Abbas at the EU headquarters in Brussels  on Monday, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini rejected  US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel's capital.

"I want to reassure Abbas of the firm commitment of the European Union to the [so-called] two-state solution with Jerusalem [al-Quds] as the shared capital of the two states," media outlets quoted Mogherini as saying.

Mogherini, in reference to Trump's recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s capital, also called on those involved in the process to speak and act "wisely," with a sense of responsibility.

Before Abbas' arrival, she was more outspoken, saying: "Clearly there is a problem with Jerusalem [al-Quds]. That is a very diplomatic euphemism."

Abbas’ presence at the EU headquarters in Brussels was seized on by European officials and foreign ministers as a chance to restate opposition to Trump's decision to move the US embassy to the occupied al-Quds.