[wanabidii] Press Releases: Readout of Special Envoy Rubinstein's Travel to Moscow

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Readout of Special Envoy Rubinstein's Travel to Moscow 05/18/2015 02:54 PM EDT Readout of Special Envoy Rubinstein's Travel to Moscow Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 18, 2015 U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Daniel Rubinstein traveled to Moscow on May 18 to meet with a range of senior Russian counterparts. Special Envoy Rubinstein followed up on Secretary Kerry’s meetings on May 12 with President Putin and Foreign Minister Lavrov. The Special Envoy discussed with Deputy Foreign Minister Bogdanov and other senior Foreign Ministry officials how to create the conditions for a genuine, sustainable political transition in Syria that is consistent with the Geneva Communique. Special Envoy Rubinstein highlighted shared concerns about the rise of ISIL and other extremist groups that threatens Syria and its neighbors. He noted that the Syrian regime's brutal actions have contributed to the growth of extremism. He emphasized the urgent need to defeat these extremist groups, noting that this would require both military steps and a comprehensive political solution that addresses the legitimate grievances of the Syrian people. Special Envoy Rubinstein also stressed that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s continued presence atop the Syrian regime is exacerbating sectarianism and extremism not only in Syria, but in the region. The United States looks forward to working with Russia and the international community in the coming months on achieving a genuine, sustainable political transition as necessary to address the crisis and help defeat ‎the extremist threat. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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