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Qatar’s FM: President Assad Never Point of Contention Between Doha, Moscow

TEHRAN (FNA)- Qatar’s Foreign Minister Mohammad bin AbdulRahman al-Thani said the question of the future of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was never a point of contention between Doha and Moscow, despite the different positions between the two countries, the goal is shared in Syria.

The Minister said, “Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will not stand between Russia and Qatar, and the common goal in the near future is to end the escalation in Syria,” Yemen Press reported.

He said, “In order to resolve the Syrian conflict all parties must cooperate, because both Qatar and Russia need a united Syria, not a divided Syria, and the common priority is stability and security in the region”.

According to Russian Miniter, “ The Qatari Foregin Minister supported the Meeting in Astana, and stressed that he will provide possible assistance for its success, including their contacts ‘on the ground’”.

The Russian side also pointed out that is did not depend on particular person, including Basshar al-Assad and it is very important that Syrians themselves determine without any exception of the fate of Syria in accordance with the Security Council resolution.