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United Together Against Terrorism in Tunisia
Following two horrific terrorist attacks on Tunisian soil in the last few months, the President of the Party of European Socialists (PES) has today led a delegation of Socialist and Democratic politicians to Tunisia to show support to the Tunisian people and to our sister party Ettakatol.
PES congratulates negotiators on historic nuclear deal with Iran
After months of negotiations, the P5+1 countries (US, UK, France, Russia, China, Germany) and Iran agreed on a nuclear deal today.
‘In these challenging and dangerous times, we want to thank the negotiating partners for their political determination to identify new grounds for cooperation’ says PES President Sergei Stanishev. ‘After 12 years of insecurity about Iran’s nuclear programme, we managed to avert a worst case scenario. This opens a whole new chapter for dialogue, which is no less than historic.’
“Long term solutions needed to prevent more tragedy in the Middle East”
PES President Sergei Stanishev meets UNRWA chief Pierre Krahenbuhl
Today, PES President Sergei Stanishev called for more stability and support to facilitate the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The PES President met with UNRWA Commissioner Pierre Krahenbuhl to discuss UNRWA’s work in the Middle East. UNRWA provides health, education and social services for about 5 million Palestine refugees in Palestine, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan. The organisation is facing enormous challenges due to the rise in conflicts in the region.
PES President reacts to horrific attack in France
Following an attack this morning on a factory in Isère in France, the PES President Sergei Stanishev expressed condolences for the events: “It is with disgust and horror that I hear of another terrorist attack on European soil. I offer my condolences and solidarity to the French people in this difficult moment.”
Condolences to victims of attacks in Tunisia and Kuwait
Following an earlier attack in France, Tunisia and Kuwait have now also fallen victim to horrific terrorist attacks today.
Sergei Stanishev commented: “We share the same solidarity with our Tunisian brothers and sisters as we do with those in France. I also wish to express my condolences to the families of those tourists killed in Tunisia. These two countries, with close historical links, have both seen repeated terrorist attacks on their soil and have both responded with the same solidarity and resolve.”
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