Saudi Arabia described a meeting aimed at unifying Syria’s opposition groups in the capital Riyadh to form a single delegation for upcoming negotiations as a “breakthrough,” the state-owned Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday.
France on Friday also welcomed the Syrian opposition’s agreement to form a delegation to negotiate with the Syrian regime, describing the move as a “major step” towards solving the conflict in their country.
“France welcomes the conference of the Syrian opposition that was recently concluded by adopting a common program, which reaffirms commitment in a united, free and democratic Syria which respects rights of all citizens,” French Foreign Ministry Spokesman Romain Nadal told a press briefing.
Previously, Saudi King Salman reiterated Riyadh’s keenness to bring about security, stability and justice to Syria.
“I would like to tell you that Syria is dear to us and our relations with Syria are historical and the Syrian and welfare of the Syrian brethren is important to us,” the king told the opposition leaders when they met late Thursday.
