The United States supports a peaceful political transition of power in Syria and the formation of an inclusive government, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said following his talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Report informs via TASS.
"Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud," Matthew Miller, a spokesman for the US Department of State, said in a statement. "The Secretary reaffirmed US support for a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned peaceful political transition to an inclusive, representative, and accountable government."
"He [Blinken] stressed the international community’s shared goal for all Syrian parties to respect the rights and fundamental freedoms for all Syrians, including members of minority groups, and to prevent Syria from being used as a base for terrorism," Miller continued.
"The Secretary also emphasized the need for the international community to facilitate the flow of humanitarian assistance throughout Syria and thanked the Saudi government for providing aid to the Syrian people," the high-ranking US official said.