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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12032
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NEWS BRIEFS / Syria

EU pushes for Syrian opposition to remain united

01/06/2018 (Agence Europe)At the end of a meeting between High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini and President of the Syrian Negotiation Commission (SNC) and head of the negotiating team Nasr Hariri, as well as his delegation, on Thursday 31 May, the European External Action Service pushed for the unity of the Syrian opposition.  "It is key that the Syrian opposition remains united and engaged in seeking a political solution leading to a comprehensive and inclusive transition in Syria", the EEAS stated in a press release.  The press release also said that Mogherini reiterated the EU's "continued support" to the Syrian Negotiation Commission "as the opposition representatives in the intra-Syrian talks".  She is also reported to have reiterated the EU's commitment to the UN-led Geneva political process, wanting an urgent resumption of the negotiations and the creation of a constitutional committee.  (CG)

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