[wanabidii] Press Releases: Secretary of State John Kerry's Meeting with Moaz al-Khatib

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Secretary of State John Kerry's Meeting with Moaz al-Khatib 03/25/2015 01:13 PM EDT Secretary of State John Kerry's Meeting with Moaz al-Khatib Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC March 25, 2015 Secretary of State John Kerry and Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Anne Patterson met today with Moaz al Khatib, former President of the Syrian Opposition Coalition.  Mr. Khatib shared his views on ways to advance a political solution to the crisis in Syria.  Secretary Kerry emphasized that Bashar al-Asad is a brutal dictator with no legitimacy to lead Syria.  The Secretary reaffirmed our commitment to pursuing all diplomatic avenues to help bring about a political transition based on the Geneva Principles that leads to an inclusive government and a future of freedom, dignity, and security for the Syrian people.  Secretary Kerry and Assistant Secretary Patterson also expressed our deep concern for the humanitarian situation in Syria, including those Syrians displaced or forced to flee Syria as a result of the conflict.  They conveyed our strong commitment to continue efforts to alleviate the suffering of Syrians throughout the region. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520