Deep regret at lack of UNSC resolution on Syria

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Brussels, 20 July 2012

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Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the

vote of the U3SC resolution on Syria

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and VicePresident of the Commission issued the following statement today:

“I deeply regret that, despite the serious deterioration of the situation in Syria, the members of the

U Security Council could not agree on a resolution to add more effective and robust pressure to

end the violence in Syria and allow for a peaceful settlement of the conflict.

The current escalating violence in the country requires urgent and united action by the USC and

the international community to enforce Kofi Annan’s peace plan. I call once more all members of

the Security Council to assume their responsibilities to end the bloodshed and suffering of the

Syrian population. After 16 months of continuous violence, it is of the utmost priority that the

international community acts with unity to prevent a civil war with tragic consequences for the

entire region.

I will continue supporting Kofi Annan and his plan as the best solution to resolve the situation in

Syria and I urge all the parties to support Kofi Annan’s efforts in this respect”.

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P R E S S

FOR FURTHER DETAILS:

Michael Mann +32 498 999 780 - +32 2 299 97 80 - [email protected]

Maja Kocijancic +32 498 984 425 - +32 2 298 65 70 - [email protected]

Eamonn Prendergast +32 2 299 88 51 - [email protected]

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بيان الممثلة العليا كاثرين أشتون يأسف لعجز مجلس الأمن عن تبني قرار يزيد الضغط لإنهاء العنف في سورية.