UN envoy sees new possibilities for Syria political solution

Visiting UN special envoy to Syria Geir Pedersen has said he sees new possibilities for a political solution in Syria.

After meetings with officials from the West and Arab countries, Pederson said he thought there was a possibility to start to explore a step-for-step approach which could build trust.

Pedersen held a meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad, the talks focused on the military situation, economics, the humanitarian situation, and the political process linked to that.