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EU underlines strong support for global truce

BRUSSELS, April 3 (KUNA) -- The European Union Friday expressed "strong support" to the appeal by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for an immediate global ceasefire in light of the global coronavirus pandemic.
"The fight against this global pandemic, which is taking so many lives and challenging the functioning of our societies, is an unprecedented challenge that requires global unity, cooperation, solidarity and compassion," said EU High Representative Josep Borrell in a Declaration on behalf of the 27-member Union.
"Now, more than ever, is the time to agree on a worldwide truce, to stop all armed conflicts and immediately halt the fighting," he stated.
The EU Declaration urged all those involved in armed conflicts anywhere in the world to engage in efforts to find a political solution to the conflict.
The EU also stressed that sanctions should not impede the delivery of essential equipment and supplies necessary to fight the coronavirus and limit its spread worldwide, and noted that UN and EU sanctions provide for humanitarian exceptions. (end) nk.bs