International Syria envoy arrives in Lebanon as part of regional diplomatic tour
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International envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi arrives in Beirut for talks with officials as part of a regional tour aimed at ending the bloodshed in Syria.
Brahimi was to meet with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Najib Mikati.
A Syrian government spokesman said on Wednesday it was hoped Brahimi's talks with Middle East states would help prospects for a "constructive initiative" to end its civil war, but reiterated that any peace plan must be respected by both sides.
Brahimi has called for a ceasefire to mark the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha later this month, after holding talks with leaders from several countries in the region - including allies and opponents of President Bashar al-Assad.
The envoy is expected to return to Damascus after concluding his meetings in the region to inform Syrian leaders about the results of his talks.
International envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi arrives in Beirut for talks with officials as part of a regional tour aimed at ending the bloodshed in Syria.
Brahimi was to meet with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Najib Mikati.
A Syrian government spokesman said on Wednesday it was hoped Brahimi's talks with Middle East states would help prospects for a "constructive initiative" to end its civil war, but reiterated that any peace plan must be respected by both sides.
Brahimi has called for a ceasefire to mark the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha later this month, after holding talks with leaders from several countries in the region - including allies and opponents of President Bashar al-Assad.
The envoy is expected to return to Damascus after concluding his meetings in the region to inform Syrian leaders about the results of his talks.