B4-1286/95

Resolution on the recent earthquake in Sumatra

The European Parliament,

A.shocked by reports of an earthquake in Sumatra (Indonesia),

B.whereas once again a natural disaster has caused human suffering and material damage,

1.Expresses its solidarity with the victims and their families;

2.Calls on the Commission to express the sympathy of the European Union to the Government of Indonesia in an appropriate manner and to assist it in repairing the damage so far as possible;

3.Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission and the Government of Indonesia.