The European Union said on Thursday it agreed with Secretary of State John Kerry’s view that the two-state solution is the best way to achieve peace between Israelis and Palestinian Arabs.

EU spokeswoman Maja Kocijancic said Kerry's remarks "all send one key message: The international community does not give up on peace in the Middle East."

"The only way to end the conflict is through a two-state solution negotiated between the parties," she added.