By Ahmed Asmar
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt on Friday condemned the crimes by outlaw groups and their targeting of Syrian security forces, stressing their rejection to any moves that harm Syria's security and stability.
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry expressed condemnation of the crimes committed by outlaw groups in the Syrian Arab Republic and the targeting of security forces.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry reiterated the Kingdom's "support for the Syrian government in its efforts to maintain security and stability and preserve civil peace."
Qatar also condemned in the strongest terms the crimes committed by outlaw groups and their targeting of security forces in Syria.
In a statement, the Qatari Foreign Ministry reiterated Qatar's "solidarity with the Syrian government and its support for all measures it takes to consolidate civil peace and maintain security and stability in the country."
Egypt, for its part, voiced support for the Syrian government in confronting "the security challenges" and its rejection to any moves that harm the security, safety and stability of the Syrian people.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the importance of countering all forms of violence and putting the Syrian national interests above all considerations.
It also stressed the importance of starting a comprehensive transitional political process that includes all segments of the Syrian people.
Military and security forces from various parts of Syria converged on Thursday to assist in countering the largest assault by Assad loyalists in the coastal town of Jableh and its surrounding areas, resulting in the deaths of 11 members of the Syrian army.
Gayyas Delle, commander of a part of deposed regime forces, and involved in ambushing security forces, announced the formation of a military council aimed at overthrowing the current government.
Bashar Assad, Syria’s leader for nearly 25 years, fled to Russia on Dec. 8, ending the Baath Party’s regime, which had been in power since 1963.
Ahmed al-Sharaa, who led anti-regime forces to oust Assad, was declared president for a transitional period on Jan. 29.