Egypt rejects military intervention in Syria

Ahram Online

27 AUGUST, 2013

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nabil Fahmy, has stated that Egypt refutes military intervention in Syria, insisting that the only way is a political solution in the war-torn country.

“Egypt rejects military intervention in Syria, as we believe a political solution is the only way out for the crisis there. Egypt supports the Geneva Two talks,” said FM Fahmy in a press conference held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cairo Tuesday.

“Egypt condemns the use of chemical weapons, not only in Syria. We strongly refute it regardless of whoever uses such weapons against civilians,” said the FM, who added that Egypt is waiting for the results of UN investigations concerning Ghouta’s chemical weapons attack.

“Accountability should be based on accurate information, in order to determine who is responsible for the chemical attack in Ghouta,” said Fahmy. He also stated that Egypt does not support ‘Jihadists’ in Syria.

Tensions have ratcheted up dramatically in recent days as Washington has warned Syria’s regime it will face action over alleged chemical weapons strikes in Damascus in which hundreds are said to have been killed.

Welcoming the statement. Ribal Al-Assad, Director of the ODFS, said:

“I very much welcome the recent statement by the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Nabil Fahmy, he is absolutely right when he says that a political solution is the only way out of the crisis.

There is absolutely no doubt that the security of the whole region will be put at risk should foreign intervention take place. What we need now more than ever is a sensible and clear dialogue with all moderate parties who genuinely believe in freedom and democracy – in conjunction with the international community.

War will not solve this crisis.”