China and Syria have agreed on three principles for the peace process between the Syrian government and opposition forces after a dialogue between the two sides on December 24.

On December 24, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem..

Speaking after the talks, Mr. Wang Yi said that the most important thing in the agreement is to follow three principles to resolve the crisis. First, it is to pursue a political solution to the crisis.

Second, the future of Syria must be decided by the Syrian people themselves and third, the United Nations should play a leading role as a mediator between the parties in Syria.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. (photo: Reuters).

These important principles need to be closely monitored in the process of seeking a political solution to the Syrian crisis, the Chinese Foreign Minister stressed.

Syria also said that the government is ready to consider introducing ceasefire mechanisms in some areas to promote the peace process with the opposition group. Syria is ready to cooperate with the international community on humanitarian issues.

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem arrived in Beijing for a three-day visit. According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei, the visit is part of China's efforts to promote the peace process and political dialogue between the Syrian government and opposition./.

According to VOV