Lavrov reaffirms his country’s position in support of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity

Moscow (ST): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated his country’s support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, noting that Russian forces are present in Syria at the request of its legitimate government.

In an interview with Russia Today, Lavrov said that the Russian forces in Syria are “in full compliance with the principles stipulated in the Charter of the United Nations and perform the tasks set by the Security Council in Resolution 2254, and we will adhere to this line in the future as well,” stressing that the solution to the crisis in Syria will be only on the basis of respect for its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Lavrov added, “We will support the Syrian leadership in its efforts to fully restore the territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic because there are still units of the armed forces of countries that no one has invited,” pointing out in this regard to the hostile practices of the US occupation forces, which “openly establish quasi-state formations there and encourage separatism directly.

Lavrov indicated that the United States is trying to “keep the situation in Syria in a state of crisis and stimulate the resumption of hostilities again,” denouncing the notorious so-called “Caesar Act” aimed at stifling the Syrian economy.

Lavrov described the decree of amnesty for terrorist crimes in Syria as a very important and positive step.

On the issue of Syrian refugees, Lavrov drew attention to the responsibility of the United States and the European countries that follow it in preventing their return to their homeland, recalling that when a conference was held in Damascus two years ago to create opportunities for the return of refugees, the Americans made a great effort to prevent everyone from attending this conference.

K.Q.