Syrian PNF condemns aggression on Iraq, stresses land-for-peace principle

The central leadership of the ruling Progressive National Front in Syria on Monday evening held a meeting, chaired by Vice President Muhammad Zuheir Masharqa, SANA reported.

The participants listened to a comprehensive political report submitted by the Foreign Minister Farouk al- Sharaa in which he dealt with several issues relevant to the international, regional and Arab situations.

The PNF members reviewed the latest political developments, mainly the British-American air strikes against Iraq.

The leadership asserted that, "This aggression is clear-cut violation of all international laws and confirms the double-standard policy."

The Syrian PNF strongly expressed its condemnation of the US - British attacks against Iraq, saying the attacks affected Arab national security and the higher national benefits of the Arab nation.

The PNF's central leadership also discussed the latest developments concerning the peace process, noting Israeli Prime Minsiter Netanyahu's lack of commitment to the principles of international legitimacy and UN Security Council resolutions. The PNF also confirmed Syria's adherence to peace as a strategic option on the basis of the land-for-peace formula.