Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia: Syria Will Overcome This Ordeal (on Nov. 12)
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Nov 13, 2011
DAMASCUS, (SANA) – Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill I on Saturday voiced confidence that Syria will overcome this ordeal and bolster its national unity, respecting the rights of all religions as it always have.
Patriarch Kirill Stresses Russia's Support to Syria at a Ceremonial Mass Marking His Visit
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Nov 13, 2011
DAMASCUS, (SANA)- A ceremonial Mass was held on Sunday at the Mariamite Cathedral in Damascus on the occasion of the visit of Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia to Syria.
Patriarch Kirill and Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim of Antioch and All the East presided over the mass.
Patriarch Kirill said that Russia stands by Syria in defending the right, adding that "the Syrian people who are going through hard times will emerge from the crisis victorious and will then determine what they want by themselves."
Patriarch Kirill wished the Syrians success in building the modern Syria that is open to all, saying that "Syria is the country we have always known where religious freedom is respected and the citizens are living in permanent peace and amity."
"This land and the deep-rooted civilization [Syria] lived is the base on which it will come triumphant out of the crisis," the Patriarch added.
He called upon the Syrian people to go for dialogue to overcome the current situation and realize a bright future through the peaceful way, considering dialogue is the way to solve all issues.
The Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia said the Russian people share amity and respect with the people of Syria as the first Christian fathers who came from Syria carried the Christianity to Russia, wishing welfare and peace to prevail in Syria.
Patriarch Hazim said the visit of Patriarch Kirill to Syria carries big and strong meanings and was planned at this time in expression of solidarity with the people of Syria and loyalty to its good land.
Patriarch Hazim thanked Russia and its people for their standing by Syria and the just causes.
Patriarch Kirill I: Syria a Model of Coexistence between Christians and Muslims
Later, during a meeting with with Minister of Endowments (Awkaf) Dr. Muhammad Abdelsattar al-Sayyed and Grand Mufti of the Republic Dr. Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun, Patriarch Kirill I said that Syria is a model for coexistence between Christians and Muslims with its atmosphere of peace and tolerance and an absence of conflict of disputes and its respect for the rights of religious minorities.
Patriarch Kirill I said that he usually follows events in the Middle East and North Africa with concern due to the fact that Christians suffer severe harassment in several countries in the se regions, but the coexistence in Syria is an achievement for its Muslims and Christians alike.
He pointed out that developing relations among Muslims in Syria and Russia can be an important factor in creating harmony among religions across the world, calling for focusing on religious education to prevent extremism.
For his part, Minister al-Sayyed lauded Russia's stance in support of Syria which is being targeted due to its coexistence and national unity.
In turn, Hassoun noted that Christianity spread across the world from Syria, stressing the importance of immunizing future generations from extremism and affirming that what Syria is facing aims to dissuade it from its principles and its support for just Arab causes, primarily the Palestinian cause.
سفر يستعرض مع بطريرك موسكو الأوضاع في سورية والتعاون بين البلدين.. كيريل: سورية ستتجاوز المحنة ومن خلال الحوار يمكن حل كل القضايا
PM Safar reviews with the Patriarch of Moscow, the situation in Syria and cooperation between the two countries .. Kirill: Syria will exceed the ordeal and through dialogue can resolve all the issues
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November 13, 2011
Damascus, (SANA) -
Reviewed by Dr. Adel Safar, the Prime Minister and Patriarch Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia relations of cooperation and cultural ties and traditional friendship between Syria and the Russian Federation and the desire and keenness to strengthen and broaden their horizons.
Addressed the meeting, Dr. travel and Patriarch Kirill of the current situation in Syria and reveal of a foreign plot aimed at undermining its security, stability and undermine national unity.
The Prime Minister of the nature of the plot on Syria and its dimensions and by terrorist groups armed to kill, intimidation and vandalism affects the interest of the homeland and citizens, stressing move Syria and its intention to complete the process of comprehensive reform in the political, economic and media response to the aspirations of its people thanked Russia for its support in completing the process of reform and confront external challenges.
For his part, Patriarch Kirill noted the status of Syria and its history and cultural atmosphere of tolerance and social coexistence and brotherhood in the Christian Islamic and called for national dialogue to overcome the current situation and resolved by peaceful means.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Muhammad Abdul Sattar of the Minister of Awqaf and Tayseer Zoubi Secretary General of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and His Beatitude Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East for Greek Catholics, Bishop Luke priest and Bishop Nefon Siala and the Russian ambassador in Damascus.
And by Patriarch Kirill expressed his confidence that Syria will exceed the difficult ordeal and will be consolidated and strengthened the unity of its people and will respect the rights of all religions, as it was previously.
He said in a statement to reporters after his arrival in Damascus International Airport yesterday afternoon on a visit to Syria .. I understand I arrived in a country where a difficult period, but I am confident that the wisdom and the historical memory of the Syrian people will help at this time to unite efforts in finding a solution to the difficult issues and complex facing Syria today and we will be happy to see the accomplishments of the Syrian people.
The Patriarch Kirill .. We pray for the Syrian people and we are confident that our Lord God will come down to His mercy and Syria will exceed this difficult ordeal.
Said .. Russia and Syria both have close and friendly and a good many years, and that Syria is a country with a history of thousands of years Odhu estimated historical culture is very large.
Asked for his opinion on the events taking place in Syria, he said the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia .. I am firmly convinced that through dialogue and peaceful way all issues can be resolved without bloodshed .. Therefore, In addition to the many people in the world, I link the issues facing the Syrian society through peaceful dialogue.
Patriarch Kirill expressed his happiness to visit Syria and to have the opportunity to pray with the Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East of the Greek Orthodox and held meetings with leaders and representatives of the government.
And was received by Kirill addition to Hazim a number of bishops and clergy and the Director of European Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants and the Russian ambassador in Damascus.
During his visit to the Church of Mary in the eastern part of the door of a popular celebration rally said the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, the importance of the relationship between the Syrian and Russian peoples of the Syrian people and wished success in his career and move toward love, Patriarch Kirill said .. We ask God to keep the friendship between the two countries and two peoples as strong dissension and we know this is what you need to Syria today and prosper in peace and good prevails in this dear country.
He said I very much appreciate the invitation to visit Syria, and I do not diplomacy, political .. I am visiting my brother and my church that I am one of them is not a border between us and we are one body and we have to live that we took from the teachings of Jesus Christ by the commandment of love has no limits.
He expressed the importance of the historic land of Syria Saraliha Apostle Paul said feeling nowhere else to set foot upon this great Church of the Holy adding .. There are ties between us and the best when I came to the church heard words of love that bind the two peoples, stressing that the Russian people commute the Syrian people love and respect himself and binds one bridge.
For his part, H.E. Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East for Greek Catholics, the importance of this visit at the moment and said that the visit of Patriarch Kirill of Syria with the meanings of big and strong .. He is now among his family is very happy because he was able to visit Syria and we do not only thanks to his interest in the request peace and security for this country.
الرئيس الأسد يلتقي بطريرك موسكو وسائر روسيا ويؤكد أهمية العلاقات التاريخية بين البلدين الصديقين
President al-Assad meets with Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia and emphasizes the importance of the historical relations between the two countries
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November 13, 2011
Damascus, (SANA) -
Met with President Bashar al-Assad afternoon Patriarch Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia.
Patriarch Kirill expressed his happiness to visit Syria, the cradle of great civilizations and religions, adding that his visit comes a confirmation of the strong relations between the peoples of the Russian and Syrian and large due to the status enjoyed by Syria, historically and religiously.
Patriarch Kirill and praised what he saw in Syria from the diversity of peaceful love, brotherhood and cooperation, stressing that Syria is a model for the whole world of Christian-Muslim brotherhood.
He also expressed the hope that the Patriarch of the Syrian people than the crisis of the country, and that Syria remains a country of love and peace.
President al-Assad, in turn, expressed his appreciation for the people and the Patriarch of the Russian leadership for standing by the Syrian people, stressing the importance of the historical relationship between the two countries.
He added that President Assad of Syria, which played an important role throughout history in the dissemination of divine laws and the culture of love and brotherhood throughout the world continue to play this role by virtue of its history and its place in the Middle East and the world.
Meeting was attended by Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East of the Greek Orthodox Bishop Nefon Siala and the Russian ambassador in Damascus and the delegation accompanying the Patriarch Kirill.
Patriarch stresses in a celebratory Mass and Russia to stand by Syria
Also held Mass in the Cathedral of Mary in Damascus on the occasion of a visit, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia to Syria headed by Patriarch Kirill and Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim.
Patriarch Kirill stressed that Russia is siding with Syria for the right and defend it and that the Syrian people who live difficult days will come out victorious from this crisis and will decide after the end what he wants for himself.
Kirill and wished success to the Syrians build a modern Syria open to everyone and said .. Syria is the country that we know it always respects the freedom of religion and all its citizens live in peace and love this land and that the permanent and ancient civilization that lived is the rule that it will build out victorious from this crisis, stressing that Syria is the cultural history of social piles atmosphere of tolerance and fraternity.
He called on Patriarch Kirill of the Syrian people to dialogue to overcome the current situation and achieve a bright future through a peaceful way, stressing that dialogue can resolve all the issues and that the Russian people commute the Syrian people love and respect Vaaba church forefathers who came from Syria, blamed Russia's Christian wishing to Allah to protect Syria and flourish well and at peace.
For his part, Patriarch Hazim The visit of Patriarch Kirill to Syria with the meanings of a large and strong willed Taadda at this time with the people of Syria and a pledge of loyalty and love for this land.
And thanked the Patriarch Hazim of Russia and its people and to stand by Syria, and just causes, wishing to Allah to protect both countries and peoples.
Holy Mass was attended by bishops of Antioch and the ambassador of Russia and Armenia in Damascus, who served the Mass for a group of priests and the choir of the cathedral.
The development of relations between the Muslims in Syria and Russia could become a factor to create harmony between the religions in the world
Patriarch Kirill said that Syria is considered a model for the coexistence of Christians and Muslims in an atmosphere of peace and a high level of tolerance and the absence of conflicts and differences and respect the rights of religious minorities.
He said during his meeting with Dr. Muhammad Abdul Sattar al-Sayyid Minister of Awqaf and His Eminence Dr. Ahmad Badr al-Din Hassoun, Grand Mufti of the Republic .. I track with great concern what is happening today in the Middle East and North Africa, where Christians in several countries, including the harassment of very wonderful, but co-existence experienced by different communities and religions in Syria is an achievement and community acquired Syrian Muslims and Christians alike.
Kirill stressed that the development of relations between the Muslims in Syria and Russia could become an important factor in creating harmony between the religions in the world calling for increased attention to religious education in all countries for the prevention of extremism through education of ethics and theology for the new generation.
For his part, noted the Minister of Awqaf the position of Russia's principled support for Syria, stressing that Syria is exposed to the crisis because they have a treasure form and is hugging the mosque and the Church in the brotherhood of the sons of the homeland of all wealth is Syria is the mosques and churches and the love of her children and protecting them national and tell those calling for sedition, we put out the fire with the light of faith is not pricing more fire.
In turn, His Eminence the Grand Mufti of the Republic that Christianity began to spread from Syria, the light in the whole world noting the positions of the Russian Orthodox Church in occupied Palestine, which refused to sell any part of its property in Jerusalem to the Israelis.
Hassoun stressed the importance of giving immunity to future generations of extremist thinking that leads to the destruction of human pointing out that the risks to Syria came to discourage them from positions of principle and its support for Arab causes, especially the just Palestinian cause.
Syria centuries ago was an example of coexistence between religions
And began the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill, the first evening of the day official visit to Lebanon and traditional to the children of the Church of Antioch in the region following a visit to Syria.
Said Patriarch Kirill, the first response to reporters' questions upon his arrival in Beirut that Syria centuries ago was a good example of coexistence between religions is no doubt that we are concerned about what has happened and referred to the situation in Iraq, expressing his belief that such will not happen in Syria and Lebanon.
The Patriarch .. I am doing an official visit to the church of Antioch after my inauguration as patriarch of the Church of Moscow and All Russia, as required by this tradition among the Orthodox churches.
خبير روسي: ربما تجري الآن محاولة للتوصل الى اتفاق لانتقال تدريجي للسلطة في سورية
Russian expert: perhaps now under way to try to reach an agreement for a gradual transition of power in Syria
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13.11.2011 18:54
An expert on the Middle East from the Institute of International Relations Russian Nikolai Surkov said the approval of the Syrian leadership from the outset on the Arab League plan "was primarily a quest to keep the time and benefit from it in order to suppress the opposition and armed resistance, but it failed to do so, so Damascus trying now to more or less delay imposing new sanctions. "
Said Surkov told the channel "Russia Today" Sunday November 13 that Syria "may take place now attempt to reach a compromise provides for a gradual transition of authority granted in which President Assad a chance to maintain his position for a while in order to ensure personal security and surroundings and community the top. "
In response to a question, the Russian expert noted the presence of trend to internationalize the Syrian crisis as the "Gulf states want to change the Syrian regime."
He noted that Damascus in the current circumstances, "Syria may have to pay for (sacrifice, cut off) its strategic alliance with Tehran in the region."
He confirmed the existence of "informal interventions in Syria, such as smuggling of weapons and financing of opposition from the outside," stressing at the same time that "Russia and China will seek to prevent repeat Libyan-scenario in Syria and any military intervention in it."
He said in this regard: "They understand full well is not possible to continue to support the Syrian regime to at the end, however, there is an opportunity to push the Assad regime to dialogue with the opposition and make sweeping changes, but the question remains about what are the means used to that."
مسؤول روسي: موسكو مستمرة في توريد الاسلحة الى سورية بموجب العقود المبرمة
Russian official: Moscow continues to supply weapons to Syria under the contracts
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13.11.2011 18:24
Vićslav Dzirkaln Deputy Director of the Federal military-technical cooperation said that Russia carries out its obligations to supply arms to Syria under the contracts previously. This came in a press conference held on November 13 in Dubai.
"Since there is not any restriction to prevent the supply of weapons to Syria, Russia carried out its obligations under the contracts concluded earlier with this country."
He noted that he was not issued any restrictions on the supply of weapons to Syria, because of the situation there is crisis, Russia will continue to implement its obligations under the contracts concluded earlier.
"We hope to stabilize the situation in Syria, and Russia has offered several initiatives, they can, we believe, help to stabilize the situation there."
And he said that Russia is making efforts to prevent a Libyan scenario in Syria.
"The only way out of the current crisis in Syria is the dialogue between the government and the opposition. And only through it can be reached for an immediate end to violence and to prevent the outbreak of civil war, and thus the chaos that you will get because of it."
He said the Russian official said the Syrian authorities confirmed based on the conditions of the Arab League, was ready for such dialogue.
According to him, Russia has shown its position clearly from the Syrian situation by voting in the UN Security Council on the draft resolution submitted by the Western countries, which included a threat to impose sanctions on Damascus.
He said, "such as we see the entrance contrary to the principles of peaceful settlement of the crisis on the basis of national dialogue, the Syrian destruction, and he was able to lead to a repeat of the Libyan scenario in Syria."
Source and the agency "Interfax"
يفغيني بريماكوف: ليس هناك قرار سياسي بعد في ايران لانتاج الاسلحة النووية
Yevgeny Primakov: There is no political decision yet in Iran to produce nuclear weapons (Russia's legendary foreign minister Primakov on Iran, Palestine, Libya, Syria, Islam and Russia's diplomacy)
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13.11.2011 20:12
Hosted a new episode of the "decision makers" academic Yevgeny Primakov, an expert on the Middle East. To you the text of the meeting:
Q - Yevgeny Maksimovich, thank you very much for agreeing to undertake this talk .. Recently there is much of what is happening in the world .. For example, Israel and Iran have recently exchanged threats very sharp .. In this it is not anything new .. , And we see that Israel recently imposed isolation on the same .. Is it possible to expect any of the steps is a reasonable point of Israel?
- I think you you ask the question correctly .. Here is Israel's self-imposed international isolation in some way .. This is reflected in multiple directions .. Of course, one of the most dangerous escalation of the statements and even the preparations for a strike on Iran .. This is very dangerous .. The second point is the issue of isolation is that the Israeli government is fighting to maintain the status quo .. And attempts to push the Palestinians to declare their state in the various international organizations, as you understand it succeeded in UNESCO .. This appearance of the entry itself in isolation, also .. It is public opinion against Israel .. Finally the incident, which we have heard recently between Obama and Sarkozy during their talks on through the operation of microphones .. You might have heard him .. She came at the time the statements is rain-fed from both sides .. Without taking into account the statements of Obama, what draws attention is what Sarkozy said that Israeli Prime Minister a liar .. However, Obama replied that he is forced to meet with him almost every day .. Thus, Obama said, without any compliment too .. I think that all of this a reflection of the Israeli policy is correct and so is very correct, as I imagine ..
If we talked about the danger of strikes I hope to Iran that the United States will not allow that, and I think it cannot be that Israel investigate the process itself without the consent of the United States. There is a risk as follows: Israel has the possibility of discussing the issue is not with the administration, but also have contacts with the Pentagon and the Central Intelligence Department, Congress, etc. ... We have the Israel lobby in each of these branches of power. Israel may receive the false signal and start working.
Q - You acknowledge that any Israeli strike on Iran will be?
- Unfortunately acknowledged. I would not happen because it would lead to very serious consequences. Some analysts and talking at the moment that the United States waiting to restore the level of oil production in Iraq, which allows to give the green light to strike Israel. But I think that this idea is correct, if there strike on Iran, I am sure that Iran will do everything in its power to control the situation in Iraq, we do not know how things go in Iraq because Iran has considerable influence and authority in the Shiite community. And the Shiite community constitute the majority of the population in the south (of Iraq), numbering 60%.
Q - I mean, you Tstbadon be applied to the Iraq scenario in Iran when American troops under the pretext of throwing accusations are unfounded?
- No, will not invade. Because this would lead to large losses. Also, Iran is not Iraq. At the same time things were in Iraq in a special way. Because Saddam Hussein until the end of his life he believed that the Americans would keep his regime in order to balance Iran, which has become a major regional state. So far there is no answer to some questions, for example, an order to cease fire, National Guard (Republican), who keeps the ability of combat? Of suggested not to blow Algesoralta passed by tanks? The loss of Alomrkan at the beginning of the invasion is very low. Iraq had many weapons. And I believe that the explanation is the existence of a prior agreement. May be that Saddam did not understand the specific signal. This is the best. As for Iran, where everything will be different altogether. The landing forces and ground operations can lead to heavy losses.
Q - What do you think Do you want Iran to get nuclear bomb?
- I am convinced that Iran wants to reach the extent where it can produce nuclear weapons technically in the case of political decision-making when necessary. There is a political decision. After all do not know about it. I think that there is no political decision yet. When I was working in the Russian foreign intelligence service knew certainly that the political decision it does not exist, and I think now that we know about that as well. Willing to some extent the Japanese version, that Iran is technically capable of producing nuclear weapons in a short time in the case of political decision-making and considered as a means to maintain security. Of course no one wants that, do not want Russia nor America wants and does not want Europe. Differ in the methods of solving this problem. Shall be deemed to our Western partners that it should tighten the pressure (on Iran), and We consider that this method is a road to nowhere. The positive thing in terms of not producing nuclear weapons that could be in Iran is the paradox of leadership. When Muhammad Khatami was president of the state gathered around him the forces of democracy and is still present. It is possible that this mechanism works at some point and decided to Iran to open itself to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to be lifted all suspicion. But if the pressure of sanctions against it and used constantly, it could lead to solidarity. I think that this policy is the policy of Garzkih.
Q - What do you think, what will happen in Iran in the near future?
- I think that the diplomatic approach will prevail in the end, the opinion will lead to positive results. And Iran also do not want to face the whole world. Currently Iran is facing not only the Western countries and even Russia and many Arab countries including Saudi Arabia and the countries that the majority of the population a year. These countries do not want the emergence of a strong position for the Shiites have atomic weapons. There are a large number of regional problems in the Persian Gulf does not want the countries of this region have a neighbor atomic weapons.
Q - You Ttrguetm to the Palestinian cause. Iran supports Palestine with all possible means and does not recognize the legitimacy of the State of Israel. Has begun a short time ago the process of turning Palestine into a member of the United Nations. In your opinion, you can achieve it or not?
- Palestine can now obtain full membership of the United Nations, because the Americans said they will use the veto power. The Security Council approval is necessary to join the United Nations. Palestine can also raise this issue in the General Assembly, but that will not guarantee them to enjoy full rights as a member of the United Nations. If the majority of the States voted in favor of Palestine will strengthen their positions so much at the international level, and there is a high probability for that. But, at the same time, it seems to me, there is no agreement between Washington and Palestine about not rushing to solve this issue by the Palestinians, and prefers to Palestine to exercise the tactics the other, to engage in UN organizations other and then go to the General Assembly.
Q - You mentioned that Israel gradually declining influence, and severed its ties with Turkey and Egypt. Everyone knows what Sarkozy said about Obama and Netanyahu, Israel is also suffering from the economic crisis within the country. According to your opinion, what is the role that Israel will play in the future?
- I would imagine that it is better for Israel to come to power by the officials will find a compromise in relations with Palestine and Syria, and Israel was in the way the Prime Minister was assassinated as a result of his calls for peace with Palestine. I focus on the need to deal with the Syrians because the agreement with Palestine would not only be sufficient for a settlement. In any case I would like to stay optimistic. I would actually be achieved.
Q - Do you think that the main problem today in Israel lies in the nature of the leaders who preside over the country?
- Yes, no doubt, as well as the problem lies in the attitude of public opinion. But public opinion is subject to change. For example, the Arab spring began in Tunisia without external influence, and I'm sure of it. I do not consider these events the product of the machinations of European or American. It was those protests, or Intifada, or, as some say the revolution, spontaneous .. But what are the results of these events now and what their results in the future? It seems to me that the Americans in the position of Arab countries spring from the desire to protect their national interests and the kind of romantic. Why? Because a person who wishes to spread democracy in the Western Arab country should be romantic ..
Q - Is Islam incompatible with democracy?
- No, it is not in Islam but also in the traditions and historical experience and religious characteristics and mental as well. cannot export revolution or democracy to another country. And the Americans in this respect are like the Trotskyites who thought that it is possible to export the revolution to other countries, regardless of the nature of internal conditions in this country. There are many things that need to be thinking about it, for example, has emerged as the complex situation in the Sinai to the point that the Israelis proposed to enter the Egyptian armed forces to the Sinai, and this breach of the peace agreement previously signed between Egypt and Israel, which stipulates the need for disarmament in the region . However, calls on Israel to enter the armed forces (Egypt) to it, because the situation there is not disciplined. In recent times this region has seen five explosions in pipelines, which provides gas to Israel through them. As there is now potential for infiltration in this region of the Gaza Strip. Some say in Israel that it must occupy Gaza again. But if that happens it will lead to a long war. So I want to focus again on the need to seize power in Israel by the power and the people who are sober and aware of the risk of extreme acts that seek to make peace with the Palestinians and
on the basis of compromise. And reach a compromise on all outstanding issues is possible. For example, President Obama said that Israel must withdraw from territories occupied in 1967 with the possibility of exchanging land upon approval by the Palestinian and Israeli sides. This position is clear and in conformity with the Russian position.
Then the issue of refugees ... They say that this issue is very complicated. Of course, is complex in terms of return of refugees, and the idea has no place in the world the number of refugees returned to him completely, did not happen in world history. But already during the Gamal Abdel Nasser's secret correspondence with the Israeli prime minister at the time that is earlier assumed the possibility of using compensation as a possible mechanism. If the refugee received financial compensation for the construction of large housing requirement to get rid of the status of "refugee" Vsioavq many of the refugees to this condition. Which may contribute to reducing the number of returning refugees to Palestine. The refugees who fled in 1948 did not remain only a few of them, unfortunately. Therefore this issue can be settled as well.
Then the issue of dividing Jerusalem .. Plan was Clinton (former U.S. President) states the division of Jerusalem, provided to maintain the unity of the city into a capital of two states, and East Jerusalem is the capital of a Palestinian state. I then spoke with my Palestinian friends and told them they made a mistake when they refused to adopt this plan because it was important and worthy of adoption.
The issue of Israel's security .. No doubt be discussing this issue should be solved by using certain procedures. And now hindered the settlement of this issue for several reasons. On the one hand we see unilateral actions taken by the Israeli government, which seeks to perpetuate the current situation, on the other hand down the American contribution and this is obvious, because they want to take time out for the upcoming election, and the current stage in the domestic policy of America does not give opportunities for U.S. President in order to increase the activity in the Middle East and in the course of the Palestinian-Israeli settlement. The Ambiguity surrounded the future. If Obama is elected (re-election), it is possible to regain the positive attitude of the settlement. If the election of another president will need to be a period of time so that the new U.S. president to understand the subject and take over the White House and so on.
Therefore the current deadline of anything justified by the Americans from their point of view, is that this vision is dangerous because it opens room for the possibilities of an Israeli strike against Iran, and now seeing the evolution of mobility may lead to more tension.
Q - I would like to address the issue of Arab spring .. You said that you do not believe that there was outside interference ..
- No, I said something else .. I do not believe that he was born in the beginning through outside intervention ..
Q - In the end? ..
- And then - yes, of course .. We saw it in Libya and in other countries .. I visited Washington in the period, Egypt witnessed the events .. There was a bustle of real .. I spoke with Madeleine Albright and other former colleagues .. It was all a surprise for them .. Because Mubarak was pro-Western leader was, in their opinion, do the good job .. Mubarak opposed terrorism and Islamic extremists .. And suddenly resigned .. In this case the bet in the beginning, Omar Suleiman, who was head of Egyptian intelligence .. It is a very intelligent and educated .. But was closely related with Mubarak. For this reason, directed their attention (the Americans) to the army .. The Pentagon calls and talks with the Egyptian military leadership .. Thus, the Americans tried and are still trying to maintain those positions that they had previously and allows drawing in the future .. This is clear .. but it is not true in the beginning they were toppled or Tunisian President Mubarak ..
Q - Yevgeny Maksimovich, that according to our expression, the worst is what we got in the result .. Is the presence of radical Islamists in power, Egyptian, Libyan and Tunisian ..
- No, not so .. First there is a strong bloc .. I think that above all cannot talk about the victory of the Islamists in Tunisia and Egypt in full .. Of course they will get a certain number of seats in parliament, and perhaps the number would be larger than assumed .. But with that attention must be given that the Islamic organizations evolve in the direction of social work and social issues .. For example, the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt .. They differ from the Muslim Brotherhood in the past who sought to overthrow the Gamal Abdel Nasser or his assassination. They are now others .. Of course, extremists among them but I think however, that the Arab spring affects the Islamic organizations because traditional Islamic organizations in Egypt and Tunisia today become more moderate compared to what it was in the past .. This is why a positive influence from this side .. Look for example to the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt .. They are now set up the party and declare that Christians can enter into the ranks of its members .. However, the issue did not ask the state's refusal to include the scientific and law in public life or political ..
Q - They say in Abba will be building on the principle of Islamic law ..
- Who said that?
- The new authorities in the country.
- Some people say that in Libya .. But I do not think that will happen in the end .. Of course, Libya is not Egypt .. The beginning .. No Americans or Western countries, the study and analysis of the forces opposed to Gaddafi and who composed .. This I believe indicates the absence of even a relatively professional .. Because already there was a group were not satisfied with democracy .. But there are also tribes .. Kerbatrick head of Middle East affairs in the Journal / Wall Striet / U.S. after his visit to Libya at the beginning of the outbreak of the crisis, said that there are countries and there are tribes with flags .. Thus hinting to Libya ..
Q - You think that any system of government in Libya will not be Islamic militants?
- Do not .. Is a possibility .. No one knows how to evolve the situation there .. Look to Iraq .. More than eight years and cannot achieve stability in the country .. Look .. We do not even surprised by this .. Every day we see on television that there are ten .. Twentieth .. Thirty people were killed by the bombings in the country, and so on .. We have been accustomed to that and something like a natural .. But in the chaos of the truth .. This after more than eight years of occupation .. They cannot do anything .. What about Libya! In Libya, the situation will be difficult .. So I do not think they have made in Libya, a great success ..
Q - As part of the results of opinion poll conducted by the Levada Center .. The twenty-five percent of Russians believe that Gaddafi was killed because he knew a lot ..
- In any case .. U.S. media have been published in Washington, Gaddafi discuss the future .. Among the options was not the issue he is alive ..
Q - We are watching what is happening in Syria .. As if the turbulence has subsided somewhat .. There will be elections .. Do you think that Bashar Assad could stay in power?
- I think that if the elections were fair, then he will be able to stay in power .. Can stay .. Few are thinking of such a development .. Look .. Arab spring in both Libya and Syria began through armed resistance against the regime .. I want to focus on the word armed .. But who gave them arms! I do not think that everything was clean in this respect with regard to these two countries .. Non-interference of any lack of preparation for the event is due more to Egypt and Tunisia, and the events in Bahrain stood like a knife in the throat of the United States, which has a base of the fifth fleet there..
Q - Can we say today that Syria has been able to overcome the threshold of external intervention by NATO or not?
- I think yes .. I do not think that the West is now ready to do so without the consent of the UN Security Council .. I think we will be wiser than we were during the first vote in the Security Council .. ｗill not agree to the terms of any draft text gives legitimacy to intervene in Syria .. I also do not think that the Arab League to allow this ..
Q - It is well known that economic reasons were the main motivations that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union. I mean if we look now to the European Union and the United States, still hampered by growing economic crisis, do you think that this would lead to the disintegration of there?
- No, I do not think. To be sure, the crisis in Europe will lead to serious consequences. I remember recently was fun last year between myself and someone I respect so is the former German chancellor Helmut Schmidt. That in the second and ninety-year-old is in their right mind. We have told me that what is happening now in the euro area will affect the Member States. Believes that it may lead to in terms of greater integration between some of them in the political, economic, etc., on the other hand may cause to be there to deal with the various countries that joined the ranks of the European family recently, members who match your veterans with all the requirements of the Union.
Q - Let me in this theoretical question .. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union the NATO bombing of Yugoslavia. In your opinion, if not collapse of the Soviet Union, was received Western aggression against Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya?
- With regard to the NATO aggression against Yugoslavia, that it was possible even in the time of the Soviet Union. Because it is a step taken by the United States without seeking the approval of the Security Council. And even more so .. After the collapse of the Soviet Union directly means in the first half of the nineties was Russia's foreign policy tends to follow in the wake of the United States and Russia are Mkadh by America. Then said Foreign Affairs (Russian) on the lips of its president: "You must enter the civilized world in every way possible, and the rest is trivia." America was meant to understand that there are such opinions, they may be in control of certain circles. So they were consolidating their desire to act independently of Russia or the Soviet Union.
Q - What is the price you paid modern Russia on the change in its foreign policy, I mean follow-up to the United States, including listening to the advice of an American, especially in the economic sphere? How much Russia charged that lack of independence?
- Paid a very heavy price. Economy lost more than we lost during World War II. If we speak frankly and seriously, let's look at the deliberations of the Court of London between Abramovich and Berezovsky and the facts that expose the terrible, such as the ways in which it was held by the business at all levels and access to the Kremlin, and the ways in which privatization had been carried out. Opinion, cannot we talk about the benefits of nineties in the light of all this.
Q - My last question. The ideology of the Soviet Union certain. Such ideology is necessary for each superpower. In your opinion, today's Russia and found a new ideology for itself?
- In fact if we talked about the national idea is not formed in Russia in the final this time. But everyone living in order to make life better and to become our country more secure. Also must improve the demographic situation and change the economic model, because the model that we rely on him before the crisis in the year two thousand and eight is not acceptable in the future. It is clear. All these tasks are Aloutna idea of modern Russia.
- Thank you for this interview ..
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