Geneva, SANA-UN special envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said on Thursday that he seeks to find \u201can area of commonality\u201d among participants in the intra-Syrian talks, adding that there is a joint understanding and an agreement on principles regarding the unity of Syrian territories and the rights of the Syrian people.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince the beginning, we see that distance between the two sides is large, but we seek to find an area of commonality as in any other negotiations, and I believe we began to see what stances of both sides are,\u201d de Mistura said at a press conference following his meeting with \u201cal-Riyadh opposition\u201d delegation.<\/p>\n
He added \u201cWe have two other meetings tomorrow and there is a document about the principles.\u201d<\/p>\n
As for the possibility of having peace-keeping forces to observe the cessation of hostilities, de Mistura said \u201ctalking about this issue is very premature and the participants in dialogue will discuss this issue.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is a gradual progress in the humanitarian file,\u201d de Mistura said, considering that \u201cthere is no excuse for not delivering the humanitarian aid convoys in light of the cessation of hostilities agreement.\u201d<\/p>\n
On the abducted people by the terrorist organizations, de Mistura said \u201cNo one knows the numbers, but sure there are large numbers of them as in eastern Ghouta.\u201d<\/p>\n
As for considering Moscow and Cairo groups as a third delegation of opposition, de Mistura said \u201cthe talks depend on techniques of rapprochement between the two sides and I have no objection to consult any side, not only the advisors.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mazen Eyon<\/p>\n
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