Translator Vice President you may begin. First of all let me thank the European Parliament for their growing concern of the situation in the two countries that is fixed featured in this debate as well as right here in this region. Is not an understatement to say the recent tensions have the potential over recent years by affecting the lives of millions of people. And for me to say one thing very clearly, i am committed to the European Union and to stop the current cycle of violence it must cease before it spirals out of control. Once again its also why with the Security Council line friday to receive a strong mandate to carry out all necessary diplomatic efforts to contribute to the escalations for political dialogue and more Regional Solutions these are the precise words the president of the European Commission has also been fully engaged in the escalation efforts. Mister president , in the past six weeks since last year, we have seen an increasing escalation of tension escalated with
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