UN chief, Syria's interim foreign minister discuss political transition, humanitarian support

UN chief, Syria's interim foreign minister discuss political transition, humanitarian support

Antonio Guterres 'reiterated the importance of inclusivity of the political process to meet the legitimate aspirations of all Syrians,' says spokesperson - Anadolu Ajansı

On Monday, in New York, Guterres received the Syrian Foreign Minister, Asaad al Shaibani, to whom he emphasized the importance of Syrians choosing the future of the country in a “peaceful, independent and democratic way”. The spokesman for the UN chief, Stéphane Dujarric, said that Guterres and Shaibani discussed “efforts to increase humanitarian assistance to civilians in need in Syria.” They also spoke of the need to “work for economic recover…

As part of a series of meetings Al-Shaibani is holding with UN and international officials to strengthen Syria's presence in international forums, according to the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.