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Lavrov in Damascus for Talks with al-Assad Amid Huge Popular Receptions

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received on Tuesday in his capital Damascus, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Lavrov's intentions of the visit were to hold talks with President al-Assad to discuss the latest developments in light of the Western-backed conspiracy against the Syrian regime and people.

As Lavrov arrived in Damascus, huge popular crowds were waiting for him to welcome and praise him for his support to Syria, regarding his country's veto against a UN anti-Syria draft resolution.
Lavrov in Damascus for Talks with al-Assad Amid Huge Popular Receptions

After his meeting with Syrian President, Minister Lavrov stated that he conducted very important meetings with the Syrian leadership, primarily with President al-Assad, during which he affirmed his country's readiness "to assist in emerging from the Syrian crisis as soon as possible on the basis of the Arab League plan dated November 2, 2011", Sana reported.

"President al-Assad affirmed his commitment as per the Arab plan to the task of putting an end to violence regardless of its source. To this end, Syria affirms its interest in continuing work with the Arab League observer missions and increasing observer numbers to cover all points and verify any breaches or violations to the principle of not allowing violence regardless of the source", Lavrov affirmed.
Moreover, the Russian Foreign Minister stressed on the importance of activating dialogue among all the Syrian factions, including the government and all groups and parties, with the help of the Arab League.
Lavrov in Damascus for Talks with al-Assad Amid Huge Popular Receptions

"President al-Assad affirmed today that the committee which was formed to carry out dialogue with all opposition group under the chairmanship of the Vice President still has all the necessary authority to carry out this dialogue", Lavrov indicated in this regard.
Also, Minister Lavrov noting during his meeting the content of a letter sent by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, in which he highlighted the need to expedite political reforms and undertaking constitutional reforms.

"We believe in the necessity of continuing the efforts aiming at finding a solution and settlement to the Syrian crisis. The Russian side intends to work actively with the Syrian side and with Syria's neighbors and the Arab League. Naturally, we will continue to work with opposition groups which, for one reason or another, haven't agreed until now to participate in general national dialogue. We believe it's necessary for the countries that have more influence on these groups to work with them," he said.

He went on to affirm that his country has simple goals, which all aim at preventing the death of civilians, believing that both the region and Syria need peace.

Source: SANA, Edited by moqawama.org team