Letter concerning the aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele held hostage by the Islamic Republic of Iran

24. Januar 2023

Brussels, 24.01.2023,
Letter concerning the aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele held hostage by the Islamic Republic of Iran

The full letter can be downloaded here (.pdf).

 

 

Dear Ms von der Leyen, President of the European Commission,

Dear Mr Michel, President of the European Council,

Dear Mr Borrell i Fontelles, High Representative for Foreign Affairs,

Dear Iran Division of the European External Action Service (EEAS),

 

I hope this message finds you well.

 

Mr. Olivier Vandecasteele is a Belgian aid worker who has been held hostage by the Islamic Republic of Iran since February 2022. Together with 60 other Members of the European Parliament from all democratic political groups, we call on you to use all diplomatic and political means to obtain the release of Mr Olivier Vandecasteele, in the letter attached.

 

Thank you in advance for your consideration and your time.

 

I look forward to hearing from you.

 

Please accept the assurances of our highest consideration.

 

Saskia Bricmont