BRUSSELS, March 16 (KUNA) — The European Union called on the international community to redouble its efforts to reach a durable and comprehensive political solution for Syria.

“The European Union remains fully committed to this goal and will continue to support the efforts of UN Special Envoy Pedersen in the search for a way forward that respects the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian state,” EU High Representative Josep Borrell said in a statement on Thursday.

“This week marks the 12th anniversary since peaceful protests began throughout Syria and were brutally repressed by the Assad regime, provoking a conflict which continues to this day.

“Huge human rights abuses and grave violations of international humanitarian law by all parties to the conflict continue to be perpetrated, in particular by the Syrian regime and its allies,” Borrell noted.

He stressed that “until the regime engages meaningfully in a political solution to the conflict in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2254, the European Union will remain opposed to normalisation with the Syrian regime.” “Syria remains a priority for the European Union. “This is why on 15th June, the European Union will organize already the Seventh Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the region, with the participation of governments, international organisations and Syrian civil society,” Borrell concluded. (end) nk.gb

Source: Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)