topics
tools
Expatica countries
Index Last Var.(%)
BEL 20 2093.8 0.96
DAX 6331.04 0.95
IBEX 30 6524 -0.65
CAC 40 3027.15 0.64
FTSE 100 5304.48 0.70
AEX 290.54 0.61
DJIA 12504.48 1.09
Nasdaq 2847.21 2.46
FTSE MIB 13012.04 -0.28
TSX Composite 11280.64 -0.44
ASX 4124.4 0.62
Hang seng 18922.32 -0.16
Straits Times 2790.16 0.40
ISEQ 20 489.94 0.63
You are here: Home News Russian News Clinton, Lavrov talks on Syria 'constructive': US
Enlarge font Decrease font Text size


03/02/2012Clinton, Lavrov talks on Syria 'constructive': US

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Friday held "constructive" talks with her Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov over a draft UN Security Council resolution condemning Syria's crackdown, officials said.

The pair agreed that diplomatic teams from both countries would "continue to consult" on the draft in New York, said State Department spokesman Mark Toner, amid a US push for passage of the resolution.

The latest draft does not explicitly call on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down or mention an arms embargo or sanctions, though it "fully supports" an Arab League plan to facilitate a democratic transition, a senior State Department official said earlier Friday.

"We're cautiously optimistic," the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said about winning Russia's support.

The latest attempt at consensus emerged amid an impasse in the UN Security Council, with Russia leading the opposition to a tougher draft resolution authored by Western powers and the Arab League.

The January 22 Arab League plan calls for Assad to transfer power to a deputy and a government of national unity within two months but does not call on him to step down, according to a copy obtained by AFP.

Clinton was Friday on her way to an international security conference in Munich.


© 2012 AFP


0 reactions to this article

0 reactions to this article

Discussion Forums

Community Noticeboard Russia

New Sound Logic

Community Noticeboard Russia

IFAs / FSIs / Country Managers / Confidential Introducers

Discuss Moscow Culture

EUR 25 for your 10 minutes: Expatica Survey 2011

Community Noticeboard Russia

EUR 25 for your 10 minutes: Expatica Survey 2011

Community Noticeboard Russia

Russian-related gift ideas

participate in the forums

Inside Expatica
Groups and clubs in Moscow

Groups and clubs in Moscow

Here’s a list of some of the groups and clubs that you can join while staying in Moscow.

Women's groups and clubs in Moscow

Women's groups and clubs in Moscow

Here are some of the many women's groups and clubs in the city.

Editor's Guide: Lifestyle in Moscow

Editor's Guide: Lifestyle in Moscow

Here's an introduction to our Lifestyle section for Moscow, from dating in the age of social media to shopping and gardening.

Editor's Guide: Getting Started in Moscow

Editor's Guide: Getting Started in Moscow

Here's a brief guide to Getting Started in Moscow, from where to go for visa and banking info to handling Russian business culture and managing a Moscow culture shock.