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fact that rising -- that oil prices continue to rise, it's all very sticky in the opinion of the cathay pacific ceo. this is still a big predicament for the airline industry, rising costs. they simply don't want another cost to deal with. having said that, that does seem to be some room for reconciliation and everyone has just to cool off, sit down around the table. it's going to be a long discussion. it's going to be a hard discussion but we need to have a narrative over this now. clearly both sides are at an impasse and it will cost the industry. they don't seem to be opposed to it in principle. it's the extra territoriality of what the eu is doing. this isn't just pour eu airlines. it's outside the region. this is what has the chinese especially up in arms. back to you in the studio. >> that's the point you're making, andrew. exactly. sri, thanks for that. good stuff. that's down on the tarmac in singapore. some comments out. the european council -- the eu has concerns advances have been matched by human rights progress. they called on all members of the u.n. security council to act on syria