×

Our award-winning reporting has moved

Context provides news and analysis on three of the world’s most critical issues:

climate change, the impact of technology on society, and inclusive economies.

Syria govt says Geneva talks must discuss terrorism first -state TV

by Reuters
Wednesday, 12 February 2014 13:15 GMT

BEIRUT, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The Syrian government delegation to peace talks in Geneva said on Wednesday that negotiations must focus first on fighting terrorism before any other issue was discussed, state media reported.

Syria TV said the delegation also rejected parallel-track talks that would allow a simultaneous discussion of the opposition's priority of a transitional government, calling the proposal a "fruitless" idea. (Reporting by Erika Solomon; Editing by John Stonestreet)

Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

-->