Peace talks conference held in Damascus
The representatives of several Syrian political factions have gathered in the capital Damascus to discuss an outline for a solution to their country’s conflict, Press TV reports.
The meeting, which was held at Dama Rose Hotel in Damascus on Monday, was called for by the Ministry of National Reconciliation Affairs, with the presence of the Syrian National Dialogue Committee and other parties.
The gathering came ahead of scheduled peace talks which are to be held in the Russian capital Moscow on January 26.
“What will take place in Russia is a forum aimed at discussing a suitable means for making success in a Syrian-Syrian dialogue meeting inside Syria. What we are seeking is an outline for a Syrian solution to the crisis in Syria,” Minister of National Reconciliation Ali Haidar told the Press TV correspondent in Damascus.
“The political solution through national dialogue among Syrians is the only exit for the Syrian unrest. This dialogue should lead to setting a program with the particular schedule and clear steps in a way that respects democracy, freedom, security, sovereignty and national unity,” said Syrian opposition figure Adel Nuaiseh.
Syria has been grappling with a deadly conflict since March 2011. The violence fueled by Takfiri groups has so far claimed the lives of over 200,000 people, according to reports.
Some 6.5 million Syrians have become internally displaced by the ongoing crisis, according to the UN.
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