UN envoy urges stronger Syrian opposition delegation to Geneva

Source: Xinhua| 2017-11-22 17:15:43|Editor: Zhou Xin
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RIYADH, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura urged here Wednesday the Syrian opposition to send to Geneva a stronger delegation that represents all Syrians, Al Arabiya local news reported.

His remarks came during the opening of the Conference for the Syrian Opposition held in the capital Riyadh, where the UN envoy called on all Syrian politicians to work at a solution to the crisis of their war-torn country.

Meanwhile, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir highlighted his country's dedication to supporting Syrians and seeking a just solution.

Ahmed Ramadan, head of the Information Department at the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, told Al Arabiya that the conference would discuss a political settlement, which includes a term that asks Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to relinquish power.

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