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An Al-Assad regime official confirms that "indirect negotiations were
conducted months ago between Damascus and Washington ...& from the first
moment, the US recognized that President Bashar al-Assad will remain in
his post."
When the US started the "war on ISIS", it seemed that the alliance
between Assad & the US could be officialised , but then the US sent to
the al-Assad regime a message : "the idea is unachievable at present
because Saudi Arabia has refused it."
For that reason , Khamenei didn't reply to Obama 's many letters & Iran
refused to ally with the US.
The Syrian regime official added that Iran assured Assad after the US &
EU will sign the final nuclear deal with Iran on Nov 24, "something
positive will be announced" (the US & EU will say they more openly that
they support Assad?) .
Syrian official negotiations with US blocked by Saudi Arabia
http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/11/syria-army-gains-washington-work-regime.html#ixzz3IQeBumCH
DAMASCUS, Syria — From his office adjacent to the presidential al-Rawda
Palace in the heart of Damascus, a Syrian official goes about his work
interpreting the landscape in his country and its surroundings at the
military and internal and external political levels. He told Al-Monitor,
“The military situation of our armed forces and the situation on the
ground is more than good. The fall of the town of Murak to the Syrian
army is a major achievement that can even be described as strategic.
Control over this critical site guarantees total control of the
Hama-Aleppo road. This implies that Aleppo city has almost fallen to the
Syrian army militarily.”
Summary⎙ Print A Syrian official spoke on the continued gains of the
Syrian army, the failings of the international coalition and chances of
talks between the opposing parties.
Author Jean Aziz Posted November 7, 2014
Translator(s)Joelle El-Khoury
It is therefore probably logical that the authorities in Damascus do not
agree with the proposal by UN envoy Staffan de Mistura to turn the city
into a “freeze zone,” as it is being called, to be managed by moderate
opposition members and to then talk later with Syrian authorities about
restarting the Geneva path for a peaceful solution.
The Syrian official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “Ghouta
is gradually falling to our troops. Douma city, the capital of the
revolution and the headquarters of Zahran Alloush, the leader of the
so-called Jaysh al-Islam, will be our army’s next target. Moreover, do
not rule out the possibility of hearing about surprises on the ground in
the coming weeks, of agreements in some areas controlled by gunmen, or
of an announcement on reconciliations between armed groups and the
Syrian authorities. We have reliable information that the financial
blockade imposed by the Western coalition on the terrorists has begun to
produce concrete preliminary results, for the first time in more than
three years, in addition to the horrific conflicts between armed
factions and the terrorists themselves.”
He said, “The situation in regime-controlled areas is almost normal. Any
visitor to these areas can clearly see that. It is not an insignificant
detail that the opening of the largest mall and hotel in Syria took
place in the city of Latakia, for instance, two weeks ago.” Asked
whether the opening means that the hotel will actually become
operational, he replied, “The operation is waiting for the necessary
investment and commercial agreements to be concluded with the operators
and interested companies. Yet, the event itself is very significant
under these particular circumstances.”
Of more importance is what is going on at the political level the
official said. “It is obvious that the current Western coalition against
terrorist forces will not totally succeed in achieving its stated goals.
After this stage, one can look forward to a serious effort at a
solution,” he said. The Syrian told Al-Monitor the content of what he
called “indirect negotiations that were conducted months ago between
Damascus and Washington.”
“We told the Americans from the first moment that any agreement between
you and us cannot lead to a loss for any of the parties. We are aware
that the settlement must be good for both sides. Otherwise, there is no
chance it can be achieved,” he said. “We were firm on this rule when
looking for a framework for a solution.
“From the first moment, they recognized that President Bashar al-Assad
will remain in his post. Yet, it does not mean that a solution is
possible. Thus, we believe that what is required is to wait for a
particular event or a particular development that makes a convergence
between Washington and us possible or achievable. This seemed possible
with the start of the US, international and regional war against the
Islamic State. This war will result in a common enemy between us.
Therefore, a comprehensive foundation can consist of a framework for a
particular understanding that will be in both parties’ best interest.”
The official also said, “The Americans asked for some time to concretize
this idea and look into the chances it has of being reaped. But, after a
while, they sent us a message saying we are sorry, the idea is
unachievable at present because Saudi Arabia has refused it.”
He smiled and continued, “So, our allies and friends declined the idea
of participating in the Western coalition against the terrorists. This
is because the framework is no longer adequate for a comprehensive
solution from this perspective. It is no secret that the Russians and
Iranians have decided to work independently to fight terrorism. The
framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is a potential
option. A few days ago, a Russian counterterrorism official visited
Tehran. It is a step and an additional sign in this regard. The upcoming
visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India will be in the same
context. At the end, a parallel, international coalition to fight
terrorism will be established. This is while the Western coalition will
be failing or facing obstacles in achieving its objectives. At that
time, it will be an opportunity to unite efforts and international
energies. This will be an introduction for a sound and balanced Syrian
solution.”
Asked how such a scenario can preserve the current Syrian authority, the
official replied, “Because first, we’re a secular country amid a wave of
religious fundamentalism surrounding us. Second, because we are a state
that has proved it has an effective army. Consequently, we are the only
force in the Levant that is capable of countering radicalism and its
terrorism. This situation may not satisfy some in the Gulf.
Nevertheless, some countries that are rejecting international solutions
may be preoccupied with other priorities at the time and may find
themselves required to accept this international solution to the Syrian
crisis.”
The time limit on his interpretation is not clear. The official was not
decisive. He concluded, saying, “Let's wait until after the
US-European-Iranian meeting in Muscat, and then for Nov. 24, in regard
to issuing a declaration on the nuclear file between the three mentioned
parties. On this occasion, Iranian officials are betting that something
positive will be announced. After that, everything will be possible. Let’s
wait and see.”
Read more:
http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/11/syria-army-gains-washington-work-regime.html#ixzz3IWY1Jui6
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