Pederson mourns Syria's Constitution Committee: disappointing and we not to be able to continue

The UN's envoy to Syria Geir Pedersen voiced his dissatisfaction with the fifth round's outcomes of the so-termed Constitutional Committee meetings, saying that they were disappointing.

Pederson mourns Syria's Constitution Committee: disappointing and we not to be able to continue
29 January, 2021   17:14
NEWSDESK

Pedersen said in his closing speech during the meetings of the so-called Constitutional Committee that this round “did not come out with anything, nor was there even agreement in it on the methodology of the sessions,” and commented that “we will not be able to continue in this way if work continues in this manner,” as Pederson added. He will go to Damascus and try to convince Damascus, "but we will not be able to continue this way."

Pedersen repeated what he had told the three delegations inside the room, and said in his press conference after the session that this round "was disappointing", and it is not known how to proceed on this path, indicating that the round began without a systematic definition "because the regime rejected the opposition proposal and the proposal that was I brought it forward. ”

He added, "This week has proven that this approach is not feasible, and we will not be able to continue without changing the method of work." saying that he would meet with the Russians, Iranians, Turks, Arab and European friends, and the new American administration. ”

Regarding a question directed to Pedersen about the party that disappointed the United Nations, the UN official evaded the answer and talked about his meetings with countries, and said that they will continue and intensify in the days ahead.

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ANHA