Syria will never negotiate with terrorists , says al-Zou’bi

DAMASCUS,(ST)_Information Minister has said Syria stands by resistance and rejects any act that impinges on human rights.

Omran al-Zou’bi, who was speaking today to the Beirut-based al-Manar TV channel, underscored Syria’s readiness to exert every possible effort to help releasing hostages everywhere.

He noted that the popular, international and media pressures have compelled those who had abducted the Lebanese to set them free ,in reference to  the nine Lebanese recently freed.

“Syria’s policy has never differentiated  between a Syrian, a Lebanese and any Arab citizen,” the minister said, expressing happiness for the return of the Lebanese abductees to their families .

On the other hand, al-Zou’bi stressed Syria’s readiness to participate in Geneva II conference without pre-conditions.

But, he added, this does not mean that we will negotiate with terrorists and Takfiris.

“Syria wants an inter- Syrian dialogue based on national interest, and it is firm in its political options,” the minister said.

He concluded by saying that the Syrian, Lebanese and Arab peoples as well as Muslims will soon celebrate a victory over western and Takfiri schemes that tried to destroy the region.

Basma Qaddour