Washington: United States and United Arab Emirates has jointly called for an end to violence in Syria.
In a joint statement issued to the press after their meeting at the White House, President Barack Obama and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nuhayan said that there is an “urgent need” to implement the Annan plan to prevent further bloodshed in Syria.
Both the leaders expressed their support for a transition plan that would “meet the legitimate aspirations” of the Syrian people.
Obama and Al-Nuhayan called on governments and citizens alike to avoid violence, advance tolerance, and protect human rights-particularly the rights of women.
They also highlighted the importance of “reforms that support accountable governance, increase civic participation, and promote economic opportunities, especially for young people.”
As per activists, more than 14,000 civilians have been killed since the upsurge against Syrian President Assad’s regime began in February-March, 2011.