Syria government to start consultation talks next week

DAMASCUS,(ST)_ The Syrian government is to start next week consultation meetings with parties, civil society, and economic and social activists to pave the way for holding a national dialogue conference to solve the crisis in Syria.

The meetings are to be held under adopted measures, SANA reported.

Prime Minister, who held talks on Thursday with Secretary General of Arab Democratic Solidarity Party and a number of Politburo’s members, said: “Parties have a pivotal role in enriching political process, communicating with citizens, backing reform process, and protecting economic establishments plus services utilities.”

Dr.Wael al-Halqi reiterated the importance of the political plan outlined by President Bashar Al-Assad to resolve the crisis in Syria. The plan was endorsed by the cabinet on Wednesday.

For his part, the Party’s Secretary General, Maher Karam, said: “The party upholds the president’s plan and national reconciliation,” stressing that the ongoing crisis must be resolved by dialogue and democratic and peaceful ways.

Karam and the Politburo’s members briefed the PM on demands related to services and citizens’ basic needs.

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