Damascus, SANA- There is a strong consensus to support the new Syria, UN Special Envoy to Syria Geir Pedersen affirmed.<\/p>\n
During a press conference in Damascus, he added: \u201cWe want a comprehensive political transition, and there is a necessity to form a national army that includes all factions.\u201d<\/p>\n
He went on to say that the political process must be led and owned by Syrians and involve all groups, and it must not come from abroad.<\/p>\n
Pedersen added there is an international desire to support Syria, especially in the issue of sanctions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese sanctions were imposed on the former regime and the countries that imposed the sanctions must reconsider them,\u201d Pedersen clarified.<\/p>\n
Pedersen made it clear that Israel\u2019s occupation of Syrian lands is absolutely unacceptable and unjustified.<\/p>\n
He pointed out that some principles of UN Resolution 2254 still exist, including protecting Syria\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity and the need for a comprehensive political process with the help of the United Nations.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf we seek to rebuild Syria and save the people from poverty, sanctions must be lifted,\u201d he reiterated.<\/p>\n
Latifa Moammar \/Manar Salameh<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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