MUNICH, February 12. / TASS /. The meeting resulted in the Syrian Support Group was unequivocal confirmation of UNSC Resolution 2254, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
The mandate of the group of Russia -. US cease-fire in Syria will define areas that occupy the terrorists also told Lavrov.
he said that Moscow hopes that the West will affect the opposition to ensure humanitarian access to Syria. Humanitarian access in Syria will be provided without discrimination of any of the parties, said Russian Foreign Minister.
He added that the issues of humanitarian access to the cities of Syria are often frustrated by the fault of the opposition. “We are concerned, in particular the fact that the previous efforts of the UN (on humanitarian access), when such decisions were studied between the Government of Syria and the opposition, often frustrated by the fault of the past”, – he said
The Minister also said. that humanitarian assistance by air delivery of Russia in the United States will join Syria.
“We welcome the United States’ readiness to join the operation to dropping humanitarian aid to the aircraft in Deir ez-Zor, agreed to use the help of parachuting and other areas, where the situation allows you to do it, “- he said
About the ground operation
The ground operation only exacerbate the conflict in Syria, and will not lead to victory over.” Islamic state “(IG prohibited in the Russian terrorist group). This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
“This terminological game from the same series, as well as statements about some” plan “B”, that it is necessary to prepare the ground forces to defeat the IG , – he said. – This is a very slippery slope. But there is no doubt that this will lead to an aggravation of the conflict “.
Syrian government troops supported by VCS RF secured unlocking Aleppo from the east, said the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
At the same time, Sergei Lavrov, the Russian proposals for cooperation between the military of Russia and the United States in Syria remain in force.
Moscow urges the United States to postpone the election geopolitical game and fight together against terrorism in Syria. “you can conclude that we with (US Secretary of State), John Kerry, not all the same as in the estimates of what is happening and there are differences, – he said. – That is why in order to clarify these issues, as well as many others, the key is to establish direct contacts – not only on procedures to avoid incidents, but cooperation between the Syrian military and US-led coalition military Russia, which operate in Syria at the invitation of the legitimate government. From this we will proceed “.
” I have no doubt that if what we have today agreed (on the establishment of contacts between the military) will be carried out, the practical issues will be resolved effectively ‘ – said Lavrov
“Because just unsubstantiated claim five months that we are” doing something wrong “and flatly refuse to sit down and watch the cards in his hands at the facts, -. it is propaganda – paid Minister’s attention. – We see many manifestations (propaganda) to the media in other countries is necessary to finish with this, “
.” – Said the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry. – Instead of each other to point the finger every time, it is important to understand, finally, that there is a common enemy, and all the concerns of their image before the next election, or simply due to the political events should be set aside and do not geopolitical games, and the decision problems problems become truly existential human civilization “,”
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The ceasefire in Syria does not apply to terrorists, so the Russian VKS operation against them continue, he stressed . Lavrov
“In our documents written – and we were told about this – that the cease-fire will not spread to the” Islamic State “and” Dzhebhat en-Nusra “and others affiliated with them organization recognized as terrorist solution the UN Security Council, so our videoconferencing will continue to work against these organizations “.
” As for the target group, which is created in the development of modalities and the subsequent observation of the ceasefire conditions involving the military, I think that it will be effective to help solve many of the issues and remove misunderstandings, miscommunication, – Lavrov said. – We believe this is one of the most important results of the meeting “
Lavrov also noted that the working group co-chaired by Russia and the US will develop the modalities of the ceasefire in a week
..” We agreed this week to prepare modality, which will determine the cessation of hostilities, based on the fact that during this time both the government and the armed groups will be able to take the necessary steps to end the conflict, – he said. – A modality will be developed by another Task Force, which will operate under the “
.” Co-chaired by Russia and the US It will include both military and diplomats …, – Lavrov said. – It is important that the mandate of the group included identification of areas that are under terrorist control “
About mezhsiriyskih negotiations
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Outcome Groups Syrian support for the first time enshrines not only humanitarian but also military cooperation on Syria, said Sergey Lavrov.
Sergei Lavrov also stressed that mezhsiriyskie negotiations should as soon as possible to resume, without . preconditions and ultimatums
“It is equally important (reached at the meeting) a clear confirmation to comply fully with UN Security Council resolution demanding to stop the flow of militants and illegal oil trade, other contraband, – said the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry. – This is an important reminder because the resolution is important to fully implement the “
.” Is emphasized today the importance of the resumption of the negotiation process, when one part of the opposition took an unconstructive position and put forward preconditions, – Lavrov said. – The negotiations should be resumed as soon as possible without preconditions and ultimatums, should include a wide range of opposition forces Not all opposition groups were invited to negotiations “
.”. We hope that the United Nations will be guided by strict principles of resolution 2254, “- he added
Lavrov also stressed that the push for talks with Damascus is only a part of the opposition to Syria, others appointed.” Advisors “will not work.” The fact that the (political) transition should be based on the consent of the government and a wide spectrum of the opposition prefer not to remember. It is believed that it is possible to invite a delegation of the opposition, which represents only a part of the foreign opponents of the regime, and the rest do consultants, – he said. – So do not get Moscow-Cairo Group “of the opposition in the official documents of the office on Syria special envoy of UN Secretary General, Staffan de Mistura designated not as representatives of the opposition,”
In the first round mezhsiriyskih negotiations in Geneva in early February representatives. ” as well as “political figures” or “consultants”.
He added that in Syria the transition of power should not turn into a revolution, everything has to happen at the coordination of the government and the opposition. “The principle of a political solution in Syria is an agreement a transitional provision on the basis of mutual consent of the government and the entire opposition spectrum “, – said the minister
According to him, the agreements reached.” need to follow complex, not to pull out words such as “move”
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The position of the UK
at the same time, British foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, commenting on the parties to the International Syrian support group (MTT) agreement on a cease-fire in Syria, said that the cease-fire in Syria must include stop attacks Russian Air space forces (VKS).
According to him, agreed today in Munich plan “will be a success only if major changes in the behavior of the Syrian regime and those who support it “. “Russia, in particular, says that attacks by terrorist groups, but not consistently bombed extremist groups”, – he claimed. “In order for the agreement to work, the bombing must stop: the cessation of hostilities did not last long if the blows are applied by moderate opposition groups.” – Believes the minister
He added that in the case of “full and proper “the application of agreed today at a meeting of MTT measures they can” be an important step towards reducing the number of homicides and the level of suffering in Syria “.
truce comes after a week
truce in Syria should come in a week . This was stated by the Foreign Minister of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier to journalists after a meeting of the international support of Syria Group in Munich.
According to him, it must be the result of a de-escalation of military operations, which should begin immediately. “Today we have agreed that immediately begin a significant reduction in the level of violence that should end a week cease-fire – he said -. Under the ceasefire understanding clashes between government forces, on the one hand, and of the Militia of the opposition, on the other hand”
Frank-Walter Steinmeier also said that Russia and Iran have put pressure on the regime in Syria to his side followed by a cease-fire and a truce should begin and the Syrian opposition.
“Now it talking about the fact that Moscow and Tehran have forced regime (Syrian President Bashar) Assad to cease fire. This is the case, on the other hand, numerous associations and the Syrian opposition, which must stop fighting “, – said the Minister.
Steinmeier stressed at the same time that the truce does not affect all the recognized terrorist organization. “The truce does not mean that the” Islamic State “and” Dzhebhat en-Nusra “(terrorist organizations banned in Russia – approx Tass.) Will be able to use it to increase its influence in Syria,” – he said
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He stressed that the outcome of the negotiations should affect the humanitarian situation and de-escalate in Syria in the coming days, and the first deliveries of humanitarian aid will be held before the end of the week.
“There was clear agreement that the first deliveries should take place before the output “, – he said. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the United Nations Office at Geneva created a special unit to provide humanitarian aid to Syria. “First and foremost is our commitment to deliver food and medical supplies to where they are needed,” – he said
There is an agreement to immediately begin “significantly reduce” the level of violence in Syria, said Steinmeier.. However, according to him, a truce in Syria will not affect the IG, and “Al-Nusra”.
special unit created in the United Nations in Geneva to provide humanitarian aid to Syria, he said.
De Mistura consider it possible to renew mezhsiriyskie negotiations before the end of the month, also said German Foreign Minister.
The political transition in Syria for six months
US Secretary of State John Kerry in turn, said that the Group of Syria’s support It confirmed its intention to seek a solution in Syria on the basis of the Geneva process with a view to the formation of a new government in Damascus.
According to him, during the week, during which participants MTT will work to ensure a ceasefire in Syria, “the regime (Bashar) al-Assad and the opposition need to take their own decisions.” “They can enter into consultations” – Kerry convinced
However, he continued, the achievement of peace in Syria “will be possible only if the parties themselves (of the conflict) will lead the table genuine negotiations to. run (maintaining in force) that we reaffirmed – the Geneva process, the Geneva communiqué, which calls for a transition by mutual consent to (the new government in Damascus), possessing all the fullness of the executive branch “
.” we we do all the diplomatic effort to end the conflict in such a way that maintains a single, secular, .. protecting minority rights, the whole country “, – assured the head of US diplomacy. As he admitted, “it is a difficult task.” “But we are convinced that it is – the only way by which Syria is able to survive and once again began to flourish,” – said the chief of US diplomacy
Kerry also noted that participants MTT agreed to accelerate the delivery to Syria humanitarian aid. and increase its volume.
“First, we have agreed with this point to accelerate and expand the delivery of humanitarian aid Sustainable deliveries will begin this week, first in the areas where such shipments are in dire need.”, – Said the head of US diplomacy.
As he explained, it is, first and foremost, about the settlements of Deir ez-Zor, Al-Foy, Carefree, Madai, Muadamiya, Kfar Batna and “besieged areas of the countryside near Damascus.” And then such Delivery is scheduled to begin, “all those in need throughout the country, first of all – in the besieged and isolated areas, small-sized towns.” Kerry stated
According to him, in order to monitor the implementation of these agreements, the UN It will form a “working group consisting of members of the MTT and the relevant UN agencies, as well as states with influence on the parties to” the Syrian conflict. “The working group will meet tomorrow (Friday) in Geneva, she will ensure that the humanitarian access is provided to all parties to all the people who need help.” – Said the chief of US diplomacy. According to the information contained them, the group will report weekly “on the progress or lack thereof”
. In this cluster solution MTT was “unanimous”, “everyone agreed with the urgency of (security) of humanitarian access,” he stressed Kerry . As he stated, is “there are words on paper.” It is required that “were the actions on the ground in the next few days”, said US Secretary of State.
In addition, he continued, “MTT participants will work with the Syrian parties” to ensure “immediate approval … all UN requests for humanitarian access. ” Such requests were about 114, and received approval of about 13-14 of them, told Kerry.
US Secretary of State also noted that the MTT members want settlement of the Syrian conflict, but there are differences among them in the way it should occur and lead to any result. “This is the main task, I suppose”, – he underlined
With regard to a cease-fire in Syria, Kerry said that all members of the MTT must “make sure that it will be implemented in full.”. “And everyone is responsible for assisting in this, all members of the MTT should try to do it, including Russia and Iran,” – concluded the chief of US diplomacy.
The monitoring of the situation in Syria, 7 points
In turn, the UN special envoy Staffan de Mistura expressed the view that to achieve a cessation of hostilities in Syria for a week, it will be difficult, but it is it is necessary to inhabitants of the country
“this is a pretty big challenge to achieve this in such a short period of time, but that’s what people ask (in Syria).” -. he said,
. According to de Mistura, we are not talking about the full truce and the cessation of hostilities. “It is in some ways easier and more efficient, because it only requires a decision”, – he explained the special envoy. He assured that the UN is ready to assist in this task, but most of the work necessary to fulfill the US and Russia, which are co-chairs of MTT and the working group on a truce.
De Mistura stressed that if the Syrian people will see real results then believe in negotiations, the resumption of which is scheduled for February 25 and “in their own future.” According to him, for a long time the Syrians begging for two things: to stop the bombing and to provide them with humanitarian assistance. Today need it more than 13.5 million people in the country.
UN humanitarian probe the soil
As de Mistura said, in addition to work on the cease-fire, to be done in the coming days for more improve the humanitarian situation in Syria – one of the main requirements of the delegation of the Syrian opposition.
According to the emissary of specially formed working group of the UN-led attempt to gain access to the seven areas of Syria to provide humanitarian assistance to the population. Among them – the Deir ez-Zor, where Russia for several weeks to deliver humanitarian cargo on parachute platforms.
“We will check the 7 seats. One of them – Deir ez-Zor, in which aid can be delivered only discharge air “- Staffan de Mistura said. According to him, the work will begin no later than Tuesday. “We’ll see where we have a problem as we have often been used if they are repeated -. We again turn to you, we turn to the MTT and say that we need help”, – the special envoy said
Summing up the meeting in Munich, de Mistura said that it showed that MTT “is ready to devote himself to” the settlement of the conflict in Syria. “Many people were worried if the tension in the region will lead to the fact that some countries do not take part in the meeting today we have seen the opposite: Saudi Arabia, Iran, all were here they were all here and ready to spend hours negotiating over..” – he said
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