Pushkov Rejects Intervention in Syria, Asserts Stability, Dialogue

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The Chairman of the Russian Duma's International Affairs Aleksey Pushkov, reiterated Monday his country's support to the ongoing reforms in Syria and to the necessity of continuing work to reach a political solution to the crisis.

During his meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Pushkov renewed Moscow's rejection to foreign interference in Syria's domestic affairs.
He further asserted the importance of stability and security in Syria as the fundamental part of stability in the Middle East and the world.

Stressing the importance "of dialogue among all concerned parties with no foreign interference," the Russian official added that "Russia's stance stems from its keenness on commitment to the principles of international law and the realization of the interest of the Syrian people."

"The UN Security Council should not be bias to any side when it comes to the Syrian subject," he confirmed.

Pushkov added that "there are some powerful countries that seek foreign interference based on the principle of humanitarian intervention which transfers into inhuman interference at the end."
Asserting that the "Duma Assembly rejects military intervention," he called for "reducing the use of international organizations to achieve the interests of major and powerful countries through interfering in the affairs of other sovereign countries."

"The Duma has recently issued a statement that called for political solution to the crisis in Syria and rejected all forms of foreign interference," he pointed out.

For his part, al-Assad voiced the appreciation of the Syrian People and leadership to the stances of the friendly Russian People and Russian Leadership.

The Syrian President also explained that "the armed terrorist groups receive financial support and weapons from foreign sides as to destabilize Syria and foil any effort for solution, especially after the accomplished reforms."


Source: SANA, Edited by moqawama.org