国际英语资讯:UN envoy unsure if new Syrian peace talks will be direct dialogue_时事

国际英语资讯:UN envoy unsure if new Syrian peace talks will be direct dialogue

GENEVA, Nov. 28 -- The United Nations (UN) special envoy for Syria, Staffan De Mistura, said Tuesday that it is still not sure whether the upcoming new round of Syrian peace talks will take place in the form of a direct dialogue between both sides.

"We are always aiming for direct dialogue. The opposition now is unified and said they are ready to have a direct discussion with the government, but I need to ask the government's position tomorrow if they are ready to do the same," the UN Envoy told Xinhua Tuesday.

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He added that if the time is still not right for a direct negotiation, the new round of the Syrian talks, scheduled to be kicked off later Tuesday, will still take place in an indirect way or the so-called "proximate talks".

De Mistura confirmed the Syrian government team "will arrive" on Wednesday.

"We have in the past, from the opposition, some delays in talks, but our door is open. We will test everyone by what they actually do, not only the attentions," he said.

"The government is coming tomorrow. The Syrian opposition which has been revitalized in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh has already arrived. We will meet them soon and try to help to reduce their differences and remove the obstacles," De Mistura said.

The UN envoy expressed his appreciation of the Chinese government "for the support and advice to this very complicated mission."

"As we are prepared for going deeper in this round of the talks, it is important for relevant powers like China to persuade each side to engage more in the process," he said, adding that China has "a unique advantage to talk to both sides."