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Paris, SANA – Member of the National Assembly of France Jacques Myard criticized the policy of Paris towards Syria, saying that it’s short-sighted, and that if the situation in Syria collapses then there will be chaos in the region.
Myard, who was part of the French delegation that visited Syria recently, responded to those who criticized him and his visit to Syria, specifically the statements made by French Prime Minister Manuel Valls, calling Valls’ statements who said that the visit was a “moral failing,” calling on his critics to be more careful when examining facts.
He said that ending the crisis in Syria requires dialogue with the Syrian leadership, asserting that there can be no military solution for the crisis and that the only solution is a political one in which President Bashar al-Assad would be a primary partner.
In turn, French Senator Francois Zocchetto, who was also part of the delegation, said that the visit was one for gathering information, and that there is a chance to resume dialogue and restore diplomatic relations, calling for working with the Syrian leadership to combat terrorism.
Likewise, National Assembly member Gerard Bapt, another member of the delegation, said that it’s difficult to say that France wants to fight terrorism on its soil yet ignore what is happening in Syria, saying that there is no more moderate opposition in Syria.
On a relevant note, former French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said that the delegation members were correct in visiting Syria, and that all sides must be heard.
Hazem Sabbagh
