BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhuanet) -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has accused Western nations of supporting al-Qaeda militants in Syria’s civil war.
In an interview with Syrian state television, he says the west will pay a price "in the heart" of Europe and the United States as the terror network becomes emboldened. He also says the country is now facing a war started by others, and Syria must fight to the end, or the country will fall apart.
Assad also says the Syrian government is still in charge of the country, and out of humanitarian concerns it has chosen not to enter some of the areas controlled by the opposition. He’s called on all opposition parties at home and abroad to engage in political dialogue.
He says all issues are open to discussion on the condition of no outside intervention and terrorism. The issues include the political system and rights of the President.
(Source: CNTV.cn)
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