emphasized the principles of burden-sharing by the international community in addressing the dire humanitarian situation in the neighboring countries. The Ministers viewed with extreme concern reports and strong indications of chemical weapons usage in Syria by regime forces. The ministers urged the international community to take all necessary measures to prevent the use of such weapons. They emphasized the importance that the UN is enabled to conduct a comprehensive investigation of these serious crimes. Finally, the Ministers agreed to maintain continual cooperation and coordination among themselves and with the international partners, and to maintain solidarity with the Syrian people.
