WASHINGTON, March 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) – U.S. State Department, said, Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, discussed the conflict in Syria with UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, here.
According to a statement issued by the State Department, Pompeo and Pedersen discussed U.S. support for the UN-led political process under the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2254.
“The Secretary reiterated the administration’s strong support for the UN’s efforts, to reinvigorate efforts towards a political solution, including constitutional reform and the need for credible preparations for free and fair elections,” the statement said.
At a UN Security Council meeting last week, Pedersen said, “A real peace process in Syria needs to be owned by the Syrians for it to be sustainable.”
Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, said last month that, the role of the UN is welcomed, only when it is based on respecting the sovereignty of the country.– NNN-AGENCIES
