By Ahmet Gencturk
ATHENS (AA) - Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis held discussions with his Lebanese and Jordanian counterparts regarding the latest developments in Syria, the Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.
In a phone call with Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib, Gerapetritis emphasized the importance of implementing UN Security Council (UNSC) resolutions and adhering to international law, according to a ministry statement.
In a separate call with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Gerapetritis stressed that efforts should be made to "protect all civilians, including religious communities and monuments.”
The statement also highlighted the Greek foreign minister's comments on the need for a Syrian-led political process to establish a legitimate government in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2254.
After a period of relative calm, clashes between Assad regime forces and anti-regime groups reignited on Nov. 27 in rural areas west of Aleppo, a major city in northern Syria.
Over 10 days, opposition forces launched a lightning offensive, capturing key cities and then, on Sunday, the capital, Damascus. The rapid advance, supported by defecting military units, led to the collapse of the Assad regime after 13 years of civil war.