Russian FM: Statements of some countries about the illegality of the presidential elections in Syria are a new attempt to interfere in its affairs
Moscow (ST): The Russian Foreign Ministry has affirmed that the statements of some countries about the illegality of the upcoming presidential elections in Syria are a new attempt to interfere in its affairs, stressing that holding these elections is in full accordance with its constitution and international legitimacy decisions.
In a statement released today, the Ministry said that Moscow is closely following the preparations for the Syrian presidential elections scheduled to take place on the 26th of next May, stressing that the organization of these elections represents an internal affair for this country and fully complies with the requirements of its constitution that was adopted in 2012 and the local laws and does not contradict them in any way with UN Security Council Resolution 2254 and other international resolutions that are based on respecting Syria’s sovereignty.
“ In this regard, we evaluate the recent statements from the capitals of a number of foreign countries claiming the illegality of the upcoming elections as part of a campaign of blatant political pressure on the Syrian state and a new attempt to interfere in its internal affairs.” The statement added.
The statement affirmed that no one has the right to dictate to the Syrians the timing and conditions that must be created to choose a president for their state.
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