Russian Foreign Ministry: Russia Opposes New Western Draft Resolution on Syria
Jul 13, 2012
MOSCOW, (SANA) – Russia’s Foreign Ministry said that it will not accept a new UN draft resolution on Syria submitted by a number of western countries to the UN Security Council.
The Ministry stressed that Russia will oppose a resolution on Syria under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.
Russia Today Website quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov as saying that Moscow has repeatedly informed its partners at the UN Security Council that it will not accept issuing a resolution on Syria under Chapter 7 of the UN Charter, stressing that “Using the resolution to justify the use of force in the future is absolutely unacceptable to us.”
He underlined the need for making use of opportunities provided after Geneva meeting, adding that such thing requires all foreign players to work with both the government and the opposition.
Gatilov warned that the stance of the Syrian opposition factions in insisting on excluding the government from the negotiations put an obstacle in the way of launching political dialogue in Syria, adding that if there is a political will to start the negotiations, parties should show flexibility otherwise this will lead to a dead end.
The United States, France, Britain and Germany have drafted a resolution two days after Russia’s resolution on extending the mission of the UN Observers in Syria for three months.
Russia will Veto Western-backed UNSC Draft Resolution on Syria
The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister added that his country will veto the Western-backed UN Security Council draft resolution on Syria.
The French News Agency (AFP) quoted Gatilov as saying, “In case they decided to submit the draft resolution for voting on Thursday although they already know that it is rejected, Russia will veto the draft resolution.”
Bogdanov Underlines Necessity of the continuation of observers’ mission
The Special Representative of the Russian President for the Middle East Affairs, Deputy Foreign Minister Michael Bogdanov reiterated Russia’s stance on the necessity of continuing the task of the UN observer mission in Syria in light of the discussions currently held at the UN Security Council.
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Bogdanov discussed today with the Syrian Ambassador in Moscow Riad Haddad viewpoints on the crisis in Syria as well as the work done by the Russian side with representatives of the Syrian opposition in light of the plan of the UN Envoy to Syria Kofi Annan.
Later, Bogdanov discussed with Director of the Middle East, Asia and Latin America at the German Foreign Ministry the crisis in Syria and the efforts exerted to find a peaceful solution to this crisis in light of Anna’s plan and Geneva Conference.
Russian Naval Fleet General Staff: Black Sea Fleet Ships will start trainings late July
The Russian Naval military Fleet’s General Staff announced that a group of the Black Sea fleet ships crossed Boshporus and Dardanelles Straits and sailed to meet the unified ships’ group affiliated to the Russian fleets positioned in the North, Baltic and the black sea.
A source at the Russian Naval General Staff said today that the warships will run drills under one leadership in late July, adding “they will not enter Syrian Tartous port except for supplying the ships with fuel, water and food.”
The Russian Source denied reports saying that the Russian warships head for Syrian shores, saying “such mission was not proposed… the Russian fleet will enter Tartous port to provide ships with fuel, water and food.. the warships will not enter the Syrian port except in case there was a technical necessity for that.”
Authorities Destroy Two Boats Used by Terrorists to Transfer Weapons in Homs
Jul 13, 2012
PROVINCES, (SANA)- The authorities on Thursday clashed with a number of terrorists on board two boats in Qitina Lake in Homs province that were transferring weapons and ammunition to terrorist groups in the village of al-Qseir in the province’s countryside.
A source in the province told SANA reporter that the authorities destroyed the two boats completely.
Authorities Clash with Terrorists in Daraa and Lattakia Causing them Big Losses
In Daraa, law enforcement members clashed with an armed terrorist group which blocked the highway in Khabab village for stealing passengers’ cars.
An official source in the Province said that three members of the terrorist group were killed, as the other members were arrested.
Mohammad Fuad al-Turkmani, one of the killed terrorist members was identified.
In Lattakia Province, the authorities hunted an armed terrorist group in al-Rabia town in Lattakia countryside, causing big losses to the terrorists.
An official source in the Province told SANA reporter that a number of the terrorists fled to the Turkish borders, pointing out that the authorities confiscated amounts of weapons and ammunition from the terrorists.
Military Engineering Units Dismantle 3 Roadside Bombs Planted by Armed Terrorist Groups in Idleb
Military engineering units dismantled on Thursday 3 roadside bombs, each weighs over 100 kilograms, planted by armed terrorist groups on Idleb-Ariha highway.
A source in the province told SANA correspondent that the roadside bombs were set to be remotely detonated to attack civilians and law-enforcement forces.
The source added that the competent authorities arrested the terrorists who planted the roadside bombs.
Meanwhile, the competent authorities clashed with an armed terrorist group that attacked law-enforcement forces in Ariha city and seized the terrorists’ weapons.
Competent Authorities Cause Armed Terrorist Group Heavy Losses in Homs
The competent authorities clashed on Thursday with an armed terrorist group in Homs city causing them heavy losses.
A source in the province told SANA correspondent that during the clashes some terrorists tried to run away with a car; however, the competent authorities destroyed the car.
Authorities clash with terrorists at al-Trimsa Town in Hama countryside
The competent security forces today clashed with armed terrorist groups at al-Trimsa town in Hama countryside, arresting a number of terrorists and causing great losses among them.
SANA reporter said that the clashes, which came after the appeals of families, led to confiscating the terrorists’ weapons.
Foreign and Expatriates Ministry: Nawaf al-Fares Made Statements Contrary to His Position’s Duties and Was Relieved of Duty
Jul 12, 2012
DAMASCUS, (SANA)- The Foreign and Expatriates Ministry said Nawaf al-Fares made press statements that contradict the duties of his position of defending the country’s stances and issues, which demands legal and behavioral accountability.
The Ministry pointed out in a statement on Thursday that al-Fares had left the headquarters of the Syrian Embassy in Baghdad without having obtained prior consent from the Ministry according to instructions followed in the diplomatic corps and missions.
The Ministry announced that Nawaf al-Fares was relieved of his duties according to rules and has no longer any relation with the Syrian Embassy in Baghdad or with the Foreign and Expatriates Ministry.
The statement noted that the Syrian Ministry will continue its work as usual with accustomed efficiency in service of the interests of the brotherly people of Syria and Iraq.