BEIJING, Aug. 28 (Xinhuanet) -- French President Francois Hollande has called on the Syrian opposition to form a provisional government and says France will recognize it once it is formed.
The announcement by Hollande - believed to be the first of its kind - appears to be an attempt to jolt Syria’s deeply fragmented opposition into unity. It has increased diplomatic pressure on the already isolated government of President Bashar-al-Assad.
He said, "In the meantime, we must act. Firstly: intensify our efforts so the political transition happens as soon as possible. France is asking the Syrian opposition to form a provisional government, inclusive and representative, that can become the legitimate representative of the new Syria. We are including our Arab partners to accelerate this step. France will recognise the provisional government of the new Syria as soon as it’s formed."
(Source: CNTV.cn)
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