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<p>Attendance by the UN Special Envoy for Syria at the Russian-backed Syrian Congress
of National Dialogue is a decision for the UN. We are concerned that refusal of the
Asad regime to engage constructively in Vienna, despite Russian efforts, has damaged
opposition confidence that Sochi can contribute to a political settlement. We look
to the Sochi conference to support the UN's efforts to find a sustainable political
settlement to the Syrian conflict, and we welcome Russia's stated commitment to support
the Geneva process. We urge Russia to use all the influence it can to persuade the
Asad Regime to cease its destructive and counterproductive behaviour.</p>
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