The European Union’s fourth Brussels Conference continues to hold its sessions on “Supporting the future of Syria and the region.”
High-level talks were held on Monday and Tuesday between civil society organizations, ministers, the EU, the UN, decisions makers in countries hosting refugees and other partners.
A virtual exhibition “Voices from Syria and the region” has also been made available online to display the strength, resilience, and diversity of the Syrian people in the face of the ongoing conflict and strife.
A segment of the conference on June 30 will see the participation of 80 delegates from neighboring countries, partners, EU Member States and international organizations, during which political commitments and pledges will be made.
For his part, EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borell said in remarks that the “Syrians have suffered for too long...we cannot ignore their plight.”
“It is our moral duty to continue supporting the people of Syria. The Conference aims to further mobilize the international community behind UN-led efforts to achieve a lasting political solution to the Syria crisis in line with UN Security Council resolution 2254. This is the only way to bring back stability and peace for all Syrians,” he stressed.
European Union foreign policy spokesman Peter Stano said: “The aim of the meeting is to discuss more support for refugees and neighboring countries that have received these refugees, and have been affected by the conflict in Syria, as well as to discuss a political solution to ending the conflict.”
In his statements to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, the spokesman pointed out that conference will be an opportunity to come out with ambitious pledges and express support to find a political solution to Syria's crisis within a UN-led mediation.
