“The rapid developments in Syria are forming a completely new situation in the Middle East, with a serious degree of uncertainty about the correlation of forces and the possible involvement of third states in the region. Therefore, Greece must continue to closely monitor developments, staying away from oversimplification and easy conclusionsDimitris Manzos, in charge of the Foreign Office of the PASOK-Movement for Change, said in a statement.

Mr. Manzos added how “how important is the fall of an authoritarian and illiberal regime, which sank it Syria in a multi-year and destructive civil war and caused massive refugee flows, it is just as important to avoid the establishment of a new authoritarian regime with theocratic characteristics and to ensure the smooth transition of the country to a democratic system of government, with the fundamental principle of respect for rights and of the freedoms of all Syrians and all ethnic and religious minorities.

He also points out EE and the international community, with Greece taking over in a few days as a Non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council, must play a catalytic role in this direction.

He also notes that it is self-evident that Greece must help in every way and means in the protection and safety of the Greeks and Orthodox living in Syria».