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TunisiaSpeech by Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, on behalf of HR/VP Mogherini, at the plenary session of the European Parliament on the situation in Syria
The war in Syria has entered another new phase, particularly after the US announcement of troop withdrawal. But a political solution to the crisis is still not in sight. It should be clear that the only sustainable way out is a negotiated solution, under the UN auspices. We will not tire of repeating this. Carving out spheres of influence in a partitioned Syria will not bring to peace, security and stability in the country and in the region.
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There can be no European contribution to the reconstruction of Syria, as long as there is not a political transition firmly underway. While the Syrian regime does not engage in the UN-led process and as long as human rights continue to be violated this will not change.
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The people of Syria need a negotiated political solution, that can lead to reconciliation, to reconstruction, and to an inclusive and democratic Syria.
This continues to be our goal, as Europeans, and I thank the European Parliament for your support in the preparations of the envisaged Syria conference.
Thank you very much.
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