Damascus, SANA \u2013 Eliminating terrorism is the major priority, Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Moallem reiterated on Thursday.<\/p>\n
He was speaking to UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura, who came to Damascus to present a preview of the latest developments concerning the meetings he has been holding in the framework of settling the crisis in Syria.<\/p>\n
De Mistura briefed al-Moallem on the consultative meetings he has held in several countries within efforts to find a political solution to the crisis.<\/p>\n
The envoy is going to present an update on his efforts and work to the UN Security Council late this month.<\/p>\n
Al-Moallem, for his part, reviewed the latest developments in the country and renewed Syria’s support to de Mistura’s efforts that seek a political solution.<\/p>\n
Syria, he said, stills sees that eliminating terrorism and drying up its funding and support sources are the major priority.<\/p>\n
He recalled in this context Syria’s support for the initiative launched by President Vladimir Putin that aims at having a regional effort for fighting terrorism in the framework of implementing the relevant Security Council resolutions on counterterrorism.<\/p>\n
Al-Moallem stressed that the people and army of Syria will remain steadfast while defending its security and stability and those of the region.<\/p>\n
Haifa Said<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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