EU, Canada support political transition in Syria

BRUSSELS, Dec 4 (KUNA) -- The EU and Canada expressed their support on Monday to the efforts of the UN Special Envoy to pursue intra-Syrian negotiations in Geneva, focused on a genuine political transition.
The two sides voiced their support to the continued and full implementation of all parts of the Joint the Iranian nuclear deal. But they also expressed concern over Iran's missile programme, and called upon Iran to refrain from activities which may deepen mistrust, such as ballistic missile tests.
This came in a joint statement following the first meeting of the Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC) of the EU-Canada Strategic Partnership Agreement in Brussels today.
The JMC was co-chaired by the EU High Representative Federica Mogherini and Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Canada and the EU asserted full support for the UN plan to complete the political transition by amending the Libyan Political Agreement, approving a new Constitution and holding elections.
The statement noted that the North Korean nuclear and ballistic programmes pose grave threats to international peace and security and the nuclear non-proliferation regime.
They expressed concern about the humanitarian and human rights situation in Myanmar and in particular the Rakhine State and about the continuing influx of Rohingya into Bangladesh. (end) nk.ibi