Press Release: Council conclusions on Syria

Ministers at the Foreign Affairs Council on 12 October 2015 had an in-depth debate on Syria, taking into account the latest developments in the country. The Council adopted conclusions.

Federica Mogherini, the EU High Representative for Foreign Policy, took a cautious position on Russian intervention in Syria, compared to the critical tone of the conclusions adopted by the ministers at the end of the meeting.

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ESO: Background information: Foreign Affairs Council, 12 October 2015 http://www.europeansources.info/record/meeting-foreign-affairs-council-12-october-2015/

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ESO: Background information: Draft Action Plan: Stepping up EU-Turkey cooperation on Support of refugees and Migration management in view of the situation in Syria and Iraq http://www.europeansources.info/record/memo-draft-action-plan-stepping-up-eu-turkey-cooperation-on-support-of-refugees-and-migration-management-in-view-of-the-situation-in-syria-and-iraq/

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