Obama-Europeans: Extraordinary teleconference Aegean and refugee
The importance of the NATO mission and the cooperation of Greece and Turkey in an attempt to control the flow of refugees to Europe discussed President Barack Obama with Chancellor Merkel, President Hollande and Prime Minister Cameron, during a teleconference.
This was announced by White House spokesman, without giving other details. During the conversation, as the mignatiou.com, thoroughly discussed the situation in Syria and the ongoing refugee and immigration crisis facing Europe.
The four leaders welcomed the prospect of cessation of hostilities in Syria, on the basis of the Munich Agreement on 11 February and called on all parties to implement it faithfully.
Also reaffirmed their commitment to political transition in the country, which will bring lasting peace and legitimate governance in the Syrian people.
According to the statement, the leaders stressed the importance of immediate cessation of bombing against civilian populations, and discussed steps to improve the humanitarian crisis.
THE WHITE HOUSE - Office of the Press Secretary - February 23, 2016
Readout of the President's Video Conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron, French President Francois Hollande, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel
President Obama spoke today by video conference with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom, President Francois Hollande of France, and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss the current situation in Syria and the ongoing refugee and migration crisis facing Europe. The leaders welcomed the prospect of a cessation of hostilities in Syria as outlined by the understanding reached in Munich on February 11, called on all parties to implement it faithfully, and reaffirmed their commitment to a political transition in Syria that will bring lasting peace and legitimate governance to the Syrian people. The leaders underscored the importance of an immediate halt to the indiscriminate bombing of civilian populations. The President also discussed with his counterparts steps to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Syria and the importance of the NATO mission and coordination between Greece and Turkey to manage the flow of migrants into Europe.
The ceasefire in Syria should be implemented "as soon as possible"
At the same time and according to a telegram from the Athens agency, French President Francois Hollande said on arrival in Peru, that contact with US leaders, Germany and Britain to discuss the ceasefire in Syria and need to address the humanitarian crisis in that country.
"Announced a ceasefire which should be necessarily respected, and the sooner, the better," said Hollande told reporters after the discussion, lasting an hour, he had with US President Barack Obama, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister of Britain David Cameron.
Noting that visits Peru "in a highly-charged international environment," Francois Hollande said that France, the US, Germany and Britain would "make joint efforts" aimed at "achieving political transition."
According to him, "they must put pressure on the Syrian government and those who support it, such as Russia, in order to stop the bombing and to enable the transfer and distribution of humanitarian assistance, particularly in Aleppo, the martyred city" of Syria.
"It is time, if not (act) refugees will continue to arrive and offer Turkey a completely intolerable humanitarian situation," Mr. Hollande.
The French president made special mention "the crossing of these men and women to risk their lives (to reach) the coasts of Europe."
In a press release, the presidential palace stated that the four leaders' wish the ceasefire agreement to enter into force as soon as possible. "
According to the Elysee Palace, "they stressed the monitor very closely the implementation of commitments agreed on February 11 by the International Syrian Support Group and in particular the cessation of air strikes from Russia and the Syrian regime against the positions of the moderate organizations opposition and against civilians. "
All four leaders emphasized the urgent need to take all necessary measures to end the humanitarian crisis in Syria and particularly Aleppo.
European Commission: Europe in the area include Greece
The importance of the NATO mission and the cooperation of Greece and Turkey in an attempt to control the flow of refugees to Europe discussed President Barack Obama with Chancellor Merkel, President Hollande and Prime Minister Cameron, during a teleconference.
This was announced by White House spokesman, without giving other details. During the conversation, as the mignatiou.com, thoroughly discussed the situation in Syria and the ongoing refugee and immigration crisis facing Europe.
The four leaders welcomed the prospect of cessation of hostilities in Syria, on the basis of the Munich Agreement on 11 February and called on all parties to implement it faithfully.
Also reaffirmed their commitment to political transition in the country, which will bring lasting peace and legitimate governance in the Syrian people.
According to the statement, the leaders stressed the importance of immediate cessation of bombing against civilian populations, and discussed steps to improve the humanitarian crisis.
THE WHITE HOUSE - Office of the Press Secretary - February 23, 2016
Readout of the President's Video Conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron, French President Francois Hollande, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel
President Obama spoke today by video conference with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom, President Francois Hollande of France, and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss the current situation in Syria and the ongoing refugee and migration crisis facing Europe. The leaders welcomed the prospect of a cessation of hostilities in Syria as outlined by the understanding reached in Munich on February 11, called on all parties to implement it faithfully, and reaffirmed their commitment to a political transition in Syria that will bring lasting peace and legitimate governance to the Syrian people. The leaders underscored the importance of an immediate halt to the indiscriminate bombing of civilian populations. The President also discussed with his counterparts steps to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Syria and the importance of the NATO mission and coordination between Greece and Turkey to manage the flow of migrants into Europe.
The ceasefire in Syria should be implemented "as soon as possible"
At the same time and according to a telegram from the Athens agency, French President Francois Hollande said on arrival in Peru, that contact with US leaders, Germany and Britain to discuss the ceasefire in Syria and need to address the humanitarian crisis in that country.
"Announced a ceasefire which should be necessarily respected, and the sooner, the better," said Hollande told reporters after the discussion, lasting an hour, he had with US President Barack Obama, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister of Britain David Cameron.
Noting that visits Peru "in a highly-charged international environment," Francois Hollande said that France, the US, Germany and Britain would "make joint efforts" aimed at "achieving political transition."
According to him, "they must put pressure on the Syrian government and those who support it, such as Russia, in order to stop the bombing and to enable the transfer and distribution of humanitarian assistance, particularly in Aleppo, the martyred city" of Syria.
"It is time, if not (act) refugees will continue to arrive and offer Turkey a completely intolerable humanitarian situation," Mr. Hollande.
The French president made special mention "the crossing of these men and women to risk their lives (to reach) the coasts of Europe."
In a press release, the presidential palace stated that the four leaders' wish the ceasefire agreement to enter into force as soon as possible. "
According to the Elysee Palace, "they stressed the monitor very closely the implementation of commitments agreed on February 11 by the International Syrian Support Group and in particular the cessation of air strikes from Russia and the Syrian regime against the positions of the moderate organizations opposition and against civilians. "
All four leaders emphasized the urgent need to take all necessary measures to end the humanitarian crisis in Syria and particularly Aleppo.
European Commission: Europe in the area include Greece