Pahor and Sommaruga Back Quotas as Incomplete But Needed Approach

Ljubljana, 15 September - President Borut Pahor and visiting Swiss counterpart Simmoneta Sommaruga called in Ljubljana on Tuesday for a joint European policy on the refugees crisis. Both backed the introduction of quotas, adding they were not a comprehensive solution but necessary, while also urging solidarity with the refugees.

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor (left) welcomes Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga (right). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor (left) welcomes Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga (right).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor (right) welcomes Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga (left). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor (right) welcomes Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga (left).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor (left) welcomes Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga (right). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor (left) welcomes Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga (right).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor (right) shaking hands with his Swiss counterpart Simonetta Sommaruga (left). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor (right) shaking hands with his Swiss counterpart Simonetta Sommaruga (left).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor (right) shaking hands with his Swiss counterpart Simonetta Sommaruga (left). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor (right) shaking hands with his Swiss counterpart Simonetta Sommaruga (left).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor (left) welcomes Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga (right). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor (left) welcomes Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga (right).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor (right) welcomes Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga (left). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor (right) welcomes Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga (left).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana President Borut Pahor (right) welcomes Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga (left). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
President Borut Pahor (right) welcomes Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga (left).
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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