Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Joint Special Envoy for Syria Kofi Annan, Geneva, 11 April 2012
Statements and Speeches
The Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan has received a letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Syrian Arab Republic informing him of the decision of the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic “to cease all military fighting throughout Syrian territory as of 6 a.m. (Damascus time) tomorrow, Thursday, 12 April 2012, while reserving the right to respond proportionately to any attacks carried out by armed terrorist groups against civilians, Government forces or public and private property.”
The Joint Special Envoy will continue to work with the Syrian Government and the opposition to ensure the comprehensive implementation of the six-point plan, including full compliance with Item 2 of the plan.
The Joint Special Envoy looks forward to the continued support of relevant countries in this regard.
