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Borrell: Syrian elections undermine efforts to find viable solution

The elections held in Syria they did not meet “any of the criteria for a truly democratic vote,” he said High Representative of the EU in a statement, adding that “they do not contribute to the resolution of the conflict”, reports APE.

At the same time, the Josep Borrell states that “the EU considers that yesterday’s elections undermine efforts to find a lasting solution to the Syrian conflict”.

He adds that “The European Union stands ready to support free and fair elections in Syria in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2254 and under the supervision of the UN, with the highest international standards of transparency and accountability, with all Syrians “.

“The European Union continues to demand an end to the repression, the release of prisoners and a substantial commitment by the Syrian regime and its allies to full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2254“, Underlines Josep Borrell.

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