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Amman:Eight member states of the Arab League have agreed to support a peaceful transfer of power in Syria following the potential end of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
In a joint statement issued after a meeting in Aqaba, Jordan, foreign ministers from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar emphasized the need for inclusive political participation in Syria’s future government. They stressed the importance of avoiding any ethnic, sectarian, or religious discrimination and called for justice and equality for all citizens.
The statement also urged that Syria’s political process should align with UN Security Council Resolution 2254, adopted in 2015, which outlines a negotiated path to resolve the conflict.
The ministers called on Syrian state institutions to safeguard the country from chaos and urged joint efforts to combat terrorism, which poses a threat to Syria, the region, and global security.
In addition, the foreign ministers condemned Israel’s attacks on Syrian territory and called for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Syrian borders.
The ministers held separate meetings with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
Secretary Blinken stated that the discussions emphasized the need for a fully representative government in Syria that respects the rights of minorities and does not provide sanctuary to terrorist organizations. He added that the agreement sends a strong message to the transitional government and the parties in Syria, urging their support and endorsement.
