Blinken: We have affirmed our commitment to finding a political solution to end the conflict in Syria

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken Tuesday, announced that the Group of Seven (G7) states confirmed their commitment to finding a political solution that ends the conflict in Syria.

Blinken, who is visiting London to participate in the G7 foreign ministers' meetings, said in a tweet posted Tuesday on Twitter: "I and my colleagues have affirmed our commitment to finding a political solution to end the conflict in Syria and support the re-launch of the work of the United Nations mechanism for cross-border aid."

Blinken added, "We will continue to work on repeating all provisions of Resolution 2254 of the United Nations Security Council and ending the suffering of Syrians."

Resolution 2254 issued on December 18, 2015, provides for the immediate cessation by all parties of launching attacks on civilian targets in Syria and urges members of the Security Council to support efforts to achieve a ceasefire.

The resolution also requests the United Nations to bring the parties together to enter into formal negotiations and hold free and fair elections under the supervision of the world organization, with the aim of implementing a political transition process.

Blinken's comments come as Syria prepares for presidential elections on May 26, amid broad expectations that the current president, Bashar al-Assad, who has ruled the country since 2000, will win the vote.

Source: RT

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