Damascus, (SANA) – Presidential Political and Media Advisor, Dr. Bouthaina Shaaban, stressed that the presidential elections in Syria are a continuation of the confrontation which was imposed on the Syrian people.
In an interview to al-Mayadin TV, Shaaban clarified that the scene of Syrian citizens in Lebanon as they were casting their vote at the Syrian Embassy was not surprising but it shocked those who are targeting Syria.
The presidential advisor pointed out that reconciliations are a pan-Syrian solution and a genuine political one and their strategy is very successful and have clear impact, adding, "The solution, for us, is going forward for more reconciliations."
She noted that reconciliations will be made in Damascus countryside, Daraa, Homs countryside, Deir Ezzor, and Aleppo countryside. Shaaban revealed that there are some opposition sides that wish to return to Syria and dialogue with them is in progress and there are no preparations for Geneva 3 conference as the political track is suspended because Geneva did not result in anything.
Shaaban highlighted that the Syrian government accepted Geneva before anyone else, but the problem was in "the fragmentation of so-called 'opposition."
The presidential advisor clarified that contacts are underway with some Arab, Gulf and western states that wish to open channels with Damascus, stressing that the resistance and the higher Arab interests are the basis for Syria.
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