Local Reconciliations Major Element to Solve Crisis in Syria

DAMASCUS, (ST)- Minister of State for National Reconciliation Ali Haidar has stressed that local reconciliations have become a major element to solve the crisis in Syria besides the decisive role of the Syrian Arab Army in fighting terrorism.

During his meeting on Wednesday with the Chinese Ambassador in Damascus Qi Qianjin, Haidar hailed China’s positive stances on the crisis in Syria represented in supporting political solution and national dialogue and in rejecting foreign interference in Syria’s affiars.

 He referred to the possibility of benefiting from the experience of China and other BRICS states in ensuring the suitable circumstances to launch the political process and reconstruction in the country.

On his part, the Chinese ambassador said his country will continue supporting  the Syrian people in the confrontation of terrorism and in their efforts to solve the crisis in a way that maintains the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic.

In a statement to reporters following the meeting, Haidar said that China’s stances expressed the deep relations between the two countries.

“China adopted a brave stance and used veto at the Security Council to abort western countries’ attempt to impose their own visions regarding the crisis in Syria.

Qi Qianjin, on his part, renewed his country’s support for political solutions in Syria including local reconciliations because they help attain stability in the country, stressing that the any solution in Syria should be decided by the Syrian people.

Hamda Mustafa