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"en.20160119.33.2-847-000"2
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"Madam President, the recent events in Saudi Arabia and Iran have further destabilised an already fragile Middle East. I am worried that by taking sides in this conflict the EU will worsen the situation. I am particularly concerned that further inflaming Sunni-Shia sectarianism will have an adverse effect on resolving conflict in Syria and Yemen, and may well open conflicts in other parts of the world. However, there is still hope to do the right thing for the Middle East. I welcome the lifting of sanctions and it will lead to the substantial foreign investment whose benefits will improve the lives of Iranian citizens.
Let us continue supporting meaningful reforms in Saudi Arabia. I was impressed meeting the first woman elected to a municipal council. They and the youth of Saudi Arabia are the future and we in the EU must support them. Both sides need to respect the principle of non-interference in other sovereign states. A stable and prosperous Middle East requires that neither Iran nor Saudi Arabia feel left behind."@en1
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