During the EP plenary session (3-6 April 2017) in Strasbourg, Antonio TAJANI, EP President, expresses himself in front of the press on the chemical attacks in Syria.

TAJANI, Antonio (EPP, IT)

statement

Strasbourg

EU - Syria (T)

press point

Statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President on the chemical attacks in Syria: extracts from the press point

SOUNDBITE (English), Antonio TAJANI, EP President, <br />Let me first express the EP strong condemnation for the horrible gas attack in Syria. Almost 100 people are reported dead, many of them are children. Several hundred are injured. In conveying the EP&rsquo;s solidarity to the victims, their families and to all the people of Syria. The use of chemical weapons is barbaric in itself, using them on innocent children is beyond words. This is not just another attack on the people of Syria, it is an open wound in all humanity. Today we cannot limit ourselves to empty rhetoric. This is the moment for unity and action. Earlier today I spoke with High Representative Federica Mogherini to stress the Parliament strong support for her work and today&rsquo;s Brussels conference on Syria. I call on our member states to act with determination, jointly with the international community, to put an end to this conflict. We must obtain immediate access for humanitarian aid in the country. We support the efforts of the UN towards achieving peace and stability also in order to start the reconstruction and restore hope.  <p>The use of chemical weapons is a crime against humanity, is a crime against humanity, those responsible must be held accountable and brought to justice.</p>