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"We are convinced that this offers a real opportunity for the realization of lawful aspirations of all Syrians with respect for the country's sovereignty and independence and consolidated support by the entire international community for Annan's mission."
"This opportunity must not be lost. It is extremely important in this context that Syrian opposition groups should follow Damascus' example and state clearly their consent to the proposal for peaceful settlement made by the UN and Arab League special envoy and supported by the UN Security Council."
Assad showed he wants peaceful resolution. The ball's in the opposition court. Elements in it remain fractious. SNC/Free Syrian Army killer gangs spurn peace. So does Washington to keep the Syrian pot boiling and its regime change plans on track.
Syria's National Coordination Committee for Democratic Change (NCC) wants negotiations to resolve contentious issues peacefully. It rejects violence and SNC/Free Syrian army elements pursuing it.
On March 29, a BRICS Summit (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) issued the following statement :
"The principles of normalization for Syria have all been made clear ever since Kofi Annan's mission got down to work. There can be no foreign intervention in Syria.""The Syrian government, on the one hand, and the opposition forces, on the other, should engage in dialogue. The government and the opposition in Syria should believe in dialogue rather than follow a short-sighted approach by saying that dialogue is doomed and that only military operations can restore order in the country. Russia will exert efforts to secure the success of the dialogue."
"The BRICS countries have swapped opinion on this issue and Russia has called on them to render humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people. Russia has already been providing Syria with relief supplies."
In contrast, US-led "Friends of Syria" will meet Sunday in Istanbul. Key players plan conflict, not peace. As many as 70 countries may participate. Only major Western and anti-Assad Middle East ones matter.
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