Russia on the 20th that they were willing to be in favor of the resolution proposed by the United Nations Security Council support for the Syrian crisis, joint envoy Kofi Annan, in order to ease the Syrian crisis.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also denied that the Russian warships to Syria to deploy troops rumors.
Lavrov told reporters after a meeting of the capital of Moscow and the Lebanese Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour, Russia is willing to support Kofi Annan to resolve the crisis in favor of the Security Council “not only the chairman’s statement in the form parties to the proposed scheme to Syria is willing to the form of a resolution to support the Annan proposal.
RIA-Novosti News Agency quoted him as saying that the Council should support the Annan plan, the program should not be regarded as an “ultimatum” to the Syrian government, but “laying the foundation for Kofi Annan to continue its efforts to promote the Syrian government and the opposition in respect of all The main topic of agreement, including the establishment of humanitarian corridors, the parties to the cease-fire, start a political dialogue and open to the media “.
As the outgoing UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan earlier this month to visit Syria to defuse the crisis program, to host President Bashar al-Assad, the proposed parties to the conflict to an immediate ceasefire, to seek a political solution through dialogue.
Syrian Foreign Ministry spokesman Jihad marks Dis statement last week, interest in Annan’s proposal.
The Council is scheduled for later on the 20th to discuss a draft presidential statement submitted by the Security Council this month rotating presidency of the British Permanent Representative to the United Nations Mark Lyall Grant. According to the Permanent Representative of France Gérard Arrow, the content of the draft only “Annan’s work.
Lavrov called for public Annan proposed scheme to Assad.
He also admitted that Russia has invited Annan to visit Russia is negotiating the dates for the visit.
Some Western countries that Russia is changing the attitude of the Syrian government.19, the United States welcomed the recent stance of Russia “Gradient.
Lavrov, on the 20th response, Russia’s position remains the same.
“If we see our statement in chronological order, may not change their position. Please compare our statement in the initial stage of the Syrian crisis and today we stand.”
Russia’s opposition to any resolution that might provide an excuse for foreign military intervention in Syria.
Lavrov said he “found” the position of Western countries on the Syrian crisis more and more reflect the “realism” and “move closer to what is happening in Syria”.
Russia and Syria, the same day denied that the Russian warships to the Syrian port of the deployment of troops rumors.
Lavrov said: “The Russian warships in Tartus, (Syrian port) reported ‘fairy tale’.”
Russian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Nikolai Makarov told reporters that Russia does not intend to send warships to Syria.
Syrian defense ministry official said the rumors are “Some countries opposed to Syria’s efforts … to seek military intervention in Syria’s internal affairs”.
Some media have reported that the Russian Black Sea Fleet, “Iman” oil tanker carrying a team of Marines, the waters near activities in Syria.
The Russian Defense Ministry to clarify that on the evening of 19 “Iman” for technical reasons, arrived at the Syrian coast, the crew of civilians by the security, accompanied by. The Department of Defense said, “Iman” load of fuel and food supply is the Gulf of Aden anti-piracy patrols the Black Sea Fleet and Northern Fleet ships.