Syrian government and Opposition delegates have begun meeting in Geneva to draft a new constitution as a prelude to U.N.-supervised elections for their war-torn country. A total of 150 delegates representing the government, opposition and civil society&nbsp; yesterday met at the United Nations office in Geneva, Switzerland. After nearly nine years of war, U.N. mediator Geir Pedersen calls the meeting of Syria's arch-enemies an historic moment. Pedersen said reforming the Constitution is the first step towards the beginning for a political process that will lead to UN-supervised elections under UN resolution 2254.<br />''<br />''Syrian government co-chair of the committee Ahmad Kuzbari said his delegation is prepared to consider possible amendments to Syria's existing constitution. Opposition co-chair Hadi Albahra said Syrians seek a nation that respects all people, without discrimination.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
News On AIR | October 31, 2019 8:44 AM
Syrian govt & Opposition delegates meet to draft new constitution