Lavrov to Jubeir: Is Saudi Authorized to Decide Who Rules Syria?

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov slammed Saudi Arabia position over the fate of the president Bashar al-Assad as a ruler of Syria.

During a fresh round of peace talks in Vienna aimed at finding a solution to the crisis in Syria, Lavrov stressed that the Syrians are the only side who decides their future, al-Manar reported in Vienna said.

“Is Audi authorized to decide who will represent the Syrian people?” Lavrov addressed Saudi FM, Adel al-Jubeir who is attending the talks in the Austrian capital.

“You can refer to the text of the last meeting…. Syrians are who decide the fate of their country,” Lavrov added, according to our correspondent.

United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura has told reporters that the meeting is important but that he does not expect break throughs.

“Breakthrough is a big word. What we are definitely looking forward to keeping the momentum and progress,” he has said.

 

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