Meeting With President Roy Jenkins of the Commission of European Communities White House Statement.

The President met today with Roy Jenkins, President of the Commission of the European Communities. They agreed that the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan must be met with a firm and united Western response. On Iran, President Jenkins conveyed to the President the European Community's continuing commitment to do everything possible to bring about an early release of the American hostages and to continue to condemn Iran's grave violation of international law and conduct.

The two leaders also discussed the importance of close U.S.-EC consultation on trade matters and of reducing Western dependence on imported oil.

Secretary of State Vance and Dr. Brzezinski, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, also participated in the discussion.