Brussels, 12/07/2005 (Agence Europe) - The European Union has welcomed the Declaration of Principles for the resolution of the Sudanese conflict in Darfur, signed on 5 July in Abuja. This message was expressed in a declaration published by the British presidency on behalf f the EU. The main points are as follows: “The EU congratulates the parties on this achievement, which constitutes an important step towards peace in Darfur…The EU notes that the conflict in Darfur and the major humanitarian crisis can be ended only by political dialogue and reconciliation. The European Union therefore welcomes Dr Salim's announcement that talks will resume in Abuja on 24 August and urges the parties to seize this opportunity to resolve their differences and bring peace to Darfur. The EU calls on them to return to Abuja on the date specified, and urges them to negotiate flexibly and in good faith, within the parameters agreed in the Declaration of Principles. The EU further expresses its commitment to ensuring an end to impunity for the crimes committed in Darfur, and calls on the Government of Sudan and other parties to co-operate fully with the International Criminal Court, in accordance with UNSCR 1593. The EU reiterates its commitment to a peaceful, prosperous and democratic Sudan, and recalls that this will require a resolution to the conflict in Darfur”.