March 2014

On the spirit emerging from the “All Sides Consultation for Political Solution” in Vienna
By Wilhelm Langthaler, Co-convener PeaceinSyria.org
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Now that the “All sides Consultation for a Political Solution in Syria” is accomplished and is being recognized by all the participants as a success that deserves continuation, the time has come to draw a balance not only of the conference itself, but also of its wider significance. The very fact that around two dozen people from the most diverse and conflicting backgrounds of Syrian society came together and consulted how to overcome the civil war tearing apart the country is extraordinary. But the spirit emerging from the debates reaches far beyond the objective of this single event, giving hope that a movement for a political solution is gaining momentum.
Conclusive Declaration All Sides Consultation for a Political Solution Vienna
Initiative for a Political Solution
Participants All Sides Consultation for a Political Solution
Syrians coming from most diverse social, educational, political and national backgrounds have gathered on March 8th and 9th in the Castle of Schlaining, Austria, in the framework of an “All Sides Consultation for a Political Solution in Syria” organized by the International Initiative www.peaceinsyria.org.
After the Geneva negotiations
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Syrian personalities from different political and cultural environments will meet on March 8th and 9th in Austria