Moallem : Continued Regional , International Intervention in Syrian Affairs Hampers Political Solution , Increases Terrorism
SOCHI,(ST)_ Deputy Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Walid al-Moallem stressed that Syria is committed to inter-Syrian political solution among the Syrians away from any external interference and believes that the problem lies in the conspiracy carried out by Syria’s neighbors, especially Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan and other countries outside the region.
In an interview with the Russian channel “RT” yesterday, Moallem indicated that regional and international interventions impede a political solution and increase the violence of terrorism, practiced on the Syrians, noting that Russia found that the dialogue format between the Syrians themselves is more feasible than what was done in Geneva and holding an inter- Syrian dialogue in Moscow stems from Russian ideas.
He pointed out that it is difficult to talk about a timetable for a solution as long as terrorism hits in Syria, continued external intervention represented by Washington alliance and continued flow of terrorists , indicating that an agenda of topics to be discussed in the dialogue can be placed, foremost of the fight against terrorism.
Moallem stressed that Syria agreed de Mistura initiative on the ground of its desire as government and leadership to stop bloodshed, although the military situation in Aleppo is in favor of the Syrian army , pointing out that every Syrian city is run by the central authority of the Syrian government through its civil institutions.
On the blurry coalition in the fight against terrorism and its intentions , Moallem said “we doubt US intentions , since if the US has been sincere in fighting terrorism it would have resorted to the UN Security Council to mandate it on that, and not to exclude important countries in the region such as Syria, which is fighting Daesh on the ground and in the air , nor Iran and Russia .
He pointed out that one who believes that air strikes will eliminate Daesh terrorist organization is mistaken, for the simple reason that Turkey , the US alley, is not committed to the implementation of Security Council resolutions on counter-terrorism and to drain its resources, considering that training terrorists in Turkey is a recipe for prolonging the crisis in Syria and for shedding more Syrian blood .
He explained that there are Israeli ambitions in the establishment of a buffer zone in Quneitra and Daraa by al-Nusra front terrorists, similar to what Israel had done in southern Lebanon, assisted by terrorists flow across the border with Jordan.
On the reflection of Iran understanding with the West over its nuclear program on the crisis in Syria , Moallem indicated that Iran , an ally of Syria, has realized its interests and have a political decision to reach an agreement with a group of five plus one, and this agreement will be undoubtedly reflected positively on the situation in Syria , because it serves the interests of the friendly people of Iran.
T. Fateh