"The conditions for profound political reforms, which are to be discussed in Geneva, have been finally created. Humanitarian issues are being settled, a ceasefire has been established, and I hope, will be maintained without serious incidents… I think, the time has come for discussions between the government and opposition on, in particular, political reforms,” Jamil said.
He added that the talks on reforms should cover the potential creation of a new government with adequate powers, a new constitution and elections in accordance with the UN Security Council’s 2-year plan.
Russia and the United States reached an agreement on the ceasefire in Syria on February 22. The ceasefire took effect at midnight on Saturday Damascus time (22:00 GMT on Friday). UN special envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, said Friday that the halted talks on Syrian reconciliation will resume on March 7 in Geneva, provided that the ceasefire brokered by Moscow and Washington holds.
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2268 endorsing the Russia-US agreement on the cessation of hostilities in Syria on Friday, shortly before the ceasefire came into force. The cessation of hostilities does not apply to designated terrorist organizations operating in Syria, including Daesh and the Nusra Front, both outlawed in Russia.
The Syrian government has confirmed its readiness to halt its military actions in accordance with the Russia-US agreement. Some opposition forces have been skeptical about the ceasefire, but in general have agreed to adhere to it.
