MOSCOW, (ST) – Igor Margolov, the Deputy Russian Foreign Minister has stressed that accusations against Russia and China claiming that they are hindering a solution to the crisis in Syria are groundless.
“Our partners, either in the West or in the region, realize well that these accusations are groundless. In fact, the political solution in Syria is being blocked not by Russia and China but by those forces which incessantly feed the armed conflict in the country and continue their unconditional financial and arms support for one side,” Margolov said in a statement on Wednesday with a clear reference to the support being provided by the West, the United States and some countries in the region to armed terrorist groups in Syria.
“Such a policy enhances the opposition extremists’ stance based on using force to topple the ruling system in Syria and leaves the door widely opened for international extremists and terrorists to carry out their activities,” Margolov said.
He added that Moscow and Beijing adopt a firm stance on attaining peaceful solution in Syria based on national dialogue away from any foreign interference.
He affirmed that Russia and China will continue their fruitful cooperation at international forums to defend their principled stances which adheres to international laws, rejects interference in other countries’ affairs and opposes unilateral sanctions against Syria.
H. Mustafa