Egypt says no change over Syria stance toward peace

Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Abu al-Gheit said Wednesday that the Syrian announced stance regarding peace negotiations is not new, and it is based on two basic principles, the land-for-peace formula and the implementation of the UN relevant resolutions.

"The Syrian stance vis-a-vis peace process has always been based on two basic points, 'Madrid terms of reference' implying land-for-peace principle, and the implementation of the UN resolutions Nos. 242 and 338," Minister Abu al-Gheit said during a press conference broadcast on al-Jazeera and al-Arabia TV channels.