Saudi Arabia: The Solution in Syria is Political
Asharq al-Awsat
December 9, 2015
The Riyadh conference begins today, and the “coalition” and FSA agree on “overthrowing the regime”
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The Riyadh conference begins today, and the “coalition” and FSA agree on “overthrowing the regime”
“After consultations and contacts with the brothers at home and abroad – politicians, civilians and military personnel – I have decided to participate in the Riyadh conference,” Khatib reveals on social media
In an interview with The Sunday Times, Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, warns that bombing will increase the risk of terrorist attacks by sleeper cells in Europe unless there is a concerted effort to destroy ISIS on the ground. The following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA.
Syrian National Colaition will meet with other opposition factions in Riyadh in an effort to unify positions ahead of negotiations in Vienna this month
President Assad says terrorists are flocking from over 100 countries around the world to Syria, in an effort to transform the country into a hub for terrorism
Opposition leader denounces Russian attacks on Syrian civilians, while calling on Al-Qaeda’s Syrian wing to sever its alliance with the radical Islamist group
President Bashar al-Assad tells Chinese Phoenix TV that you cannot take any concrete political step before defeating terrorism, because this is the biggest obstacle, and this is the prime concern to every Syrian. Following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA, the regime’s official news agency
These talks have exhibited these countries’ clear abandonment of their responsibility to protect Syrian civilians and maintain the security and integrity of the members of the international community
President Assad told the French Magazine Valeurs Actuelles Thursday that you cannot fight terrorism while you follow or pursue the wrong policies that support terrorism directly or indirectly. Following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA.
Upcoming Riyadh Conference aims at forming a unified command to negotiate the details of a transitional governing body responsible for overseeing elections in Syria
Syrian government calls on UN Security Council to denounce the recent terrorist attacks in Lattakia and assume its responsibilities in countering terrorism
Chinese FM confirms Beijing will attend the follow-up round of negotiations in the Austrian capital next week
Russian deputy FM says Moscow in regular contact with opposition parties as foreign powers meet in the Austrian capital to discuss a political solution to the Syrian crisis
Is Moscow truly capable of offering real guarantees that the current regime will not rise once again, in a new form?
Saudi foreign minister berated by minister Zoubi ahead of Syria talks in Vienna
A lack of any Syrian representation at the Vienna peace talks symbolizes the complete disregard for the will of the Syrian people, explains Turkmani
Islamist rebel group says it has no affiliation to new religious police force in the northern province of Aleppo
Russian FM approves US proposal for urgent peace talks on Syria with representatives of other regional states
NCC head says Russia’s counterterrorism approach in Syria will be paralysed unless combined with a parallel political solution
Moscow to consider proposal from US to convene international meeting on Syria, with the participation of Jordan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia
