Gatilov said the lack of progress on a new Syrian constitution – Sight

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said the lack of progress on the question of a new constitution and a transitional government in Syria by 1 August.

«The negotiations on the constitution did not begin talks on a transitional manager body do not go, so we can not at this time say that in this respect there is some progress that can be achieved by 1 August, “- he said in an interview with RIA” Novosti “.

«Probably, the main goal should be to certainly by August 1, to achieve some results, although, maybe it would be the ideal good,” – said Gatilov.

He also said that a separate Syrian opposition group should not dictate its terms to the negotiations. “And, of course, it (the negotiation process) should not be held hostage to the whims, caprices separate opposition groups. It does not have to dictate their conditions “, – Gatilov said, noting that” the situation is already complicated. ”

Gatilov convinced that the international community should make further efforts to ensure that the negotiation process was launched. “As you know, a delegation of the Supreme Negotiating Committee left the last round in Geneva at the time, as the government delegation confirmed its participation in the negotiations and their willingness to continue. And now the situation is very unclear, “- he added.

In Syria since March 2011. The ongoing armed conflict, in which, according to the UN, has killed more than 250 thousand. Man. Government forces confront militias belonging to various armed groups. The most active fighters are extremist groups “Islamic State *” and “Dzhebhat al-Nusra.”