Russia: Assad’s ideas should be heeded

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad speaks at the Opera House in Damascus in this still image taken from video.

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad speaks at the Opera House in Damascus in this still image taken from video.

Published Jan 9, 2013

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Moscow - Russia said on Wednesday ideas aired by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a speech on Sunday - criticised by his opponents, the United States and the U.N. chief - should be taken into account in the search for a solution to the conflict.

Assad “affirmed readiness for the launch of an inter-Syrian dialogue and for reforming the country on the basis of Syria's sovereignty ... and the principle of non-interference in internal affairs,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. - Reuters

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