Political Solution

By: Salman Parviz

Libyan rivals declare ceasefire

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – After nine years of political crisis, the two rival political factions in Libya announced an immediate ceasefire across the whole country on Friday.

Golan people affirm to confront with Israeli attempts to steal their lands

QUNEITRA, Jan. 13 (MNA) – The people of the occupied Syrian Golan affirmed that they will confront all the unjust and oppressive practices by the Israeli regime's occupation that seek to steal their lands and build new settlement projects in them, reiterating their commitment to their homeland Syria.

Putin, Merkel discuss developments in Syria

MOSCOW, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the developments in Syria in a phone call with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Iraq emphasizes support for efforts to politically resolve crisis in Syria

BAGHDAD, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iraq affirmed its support for efforts to resolve the crisis in Syria and put an end to foreign interference in the country’s affairs.

Lavrov, Cavusoglu discuss prospects of political settlement in Syria

MOSCOW, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu prospects of political settlement of the crisis in Syria, among other topics.

We need stronger region rather than strongmen: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has criticized belligerent politicians in the Middle East, saying the strongmen have only caused war and misery in the region.

Peskov:

Russia ready to participate in new quadripartite talks on Syria

MOSCOW, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is ready to participate in new quadripartite talks on Syria with Germany, France and the Turkey.

Putin expresses Russia’s concern over situations in Idleb

BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his country’s concern over situations in Idleb, indicating that the Turkey doesn’t implement all of its commitments according to Sochi agreement on Idleb meanwhile the Russian bodies are working on implementing this agreement soonest possible.

Lavrov,Cavusoglu discuss holding new Astana meeting on Syria

MOSCOW, Nov.10 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed during a telephone conversation with Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu preparations for a new meeting within the framework of the Astana platform.

Istanbul summit final statement stresses commitment to Syria territorial integrity

ANKARA, Oct. 28(MNA) – The final statement of the Istanbul quartet summit, which brought together the leaders of Russia, Germany, France, and Turkey, stressed commitment to the territorial integrity of Syria, and that there could be no substitute for a political solution for the crisis in it.

Nebenzya warns West against attempting to escalate crisis in Syria

NEW YORK, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Russia’s Permanent Representative at the UN Vasily Nebenzya warned Western states against attempting to escalate the crisis in Syria to achieve suspicious personal gains.

Constitution is a sovereign affair decided by Syrian people: Al-Muallem

DAMASCUS, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Muallem on Wednesday received UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura and the accompanying delegation.

Lavrov:

Eliminating remaining terrorist organizations in Syria continues

MOSCOW, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed that the process of eliminating the remaining terrorist organizations in Syria is continuous in parallel with the ongoing efforts to find a political solution to the crisis and the return of the displaced to their areas.

Egyptian Presidency:

We stand by Syria’s side, army , support a political solution to crisis

MOSCOW, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Egyptian Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi stressed Egypt’s standing by Syria’s side and it supports the Syrian Army and institutions, as it also backs a political solution to the crisis with the participation of all the Syrian spectra.