Lavrov calls for western countries commitment to Geneva Statement

 

 Ashton: EU shares Russia’s vision to solve the crisis in Syria peacefully

 LUXEMBOURG, (ST)_ The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, said on Monday that the EU shares Russia’s vision to solve the crisis in Syria peacefully.

 “We reviewed with Lavrov the latest developments in Syria and stressed the need to seek a peaceful solution and support the mission of UN Envoy Lakhdar Ibrahimi,” Ashton said

 She said that the EU comprehends Russia’s concern, particularly concerning the deterioration of relations between Turkey and Syria, stressing the necessity to stop violence inside Syria and not to allow this violence to spread.

 Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on the western countries to adhere to Geneva statement as  to solve the crisis in Syria.

 During his meeting with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, and Foreign Ministers of the EU, Lavrov told reporters in Luxembourg, that the only way to avoid increased internationalization of the crisis in Syria will be through commitment to Geneva statement.”

 Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on the western countries to adhere to Geneva statement as  to solve the crisis in Syria.

During his meeting with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, and Foreign Ministers of the EU, Lavrov told reporters in Luxembourg, that the only way to avoid increased internationalization of the crisis in Syria will be through commitment to Geneva statement.”

 

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