During the plenary session (13-16 January 2020) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, David SASSOLI, EP President, gives the introductory remarks. On behalf of the EP, David SASSOLI expresses his condolences to friends and families of the victims that died in the Ukrainian passenger jet crash in Tehran (Iran) on Wednesday 8 January. He adds that he isconfident that a transparent inquiry will provide justice for the victims.

EU - Ukraine (T)

statement

Strasbourg

plenary session

EU - Iran (T)

minute of silence

SASSOLI, David Maria (S&D, IT, S&D, IT)

air disaster (T)

Resumption of session: Introductory remarks by David SASSOLI, EP President, on the plane crash in Iran followed by a minute of silence

Arrival of David SASSOLI, EP President in the hemicycle

SOUNDBITE (Italian), David SASSOLI, EP President, -

MEPs observe a minute of silence to remember the victims of the Ukrainian passenger jet crash in Iran