Putin, Tamim agree to intensify pro-Syrian efforts

Qatari Foreign Minister Khalid al Attiyah on Monday said Russian President Vladimir Putin and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani have agreed to intensify efforts to search for the settlement of the Syrian conflict, TASS reported.

"The heads of the two countries have agreed that it is necessary to look for political settlement in Syria. That is why, the leaders have agreed to intensify the efforts to put an end to fighting, killings and hunger among civilians," the Qatari foreign minister told journalists after talks between Putin and Tamim in Moscow.

"It was also agreed to ensure that the Syrian people can exercise their will and this requires the support of Arab countries, and also international players," he added.

The leaders of both countries also shared the opinion that a delay in settling the Syrian crisis would only lead to further deterioration of the situation and an escalation of the inter-religious confrontation, the Qatari foreign minister said.

"We confirm that Qatar does not support any form of violence or terrorism," al Attiyah said.

Qatar believes that it is possible to put an end to terrorism only by returning citizens their rights, he added.

The leaders of both countries are unanimous in their opinion that Russia and Qatar can play a positive role in establishing stability and security in the Middle East, the Qatari foreign minister said.

Source: MENA