MONTREAUX. Jan 22 (Interfax) - The Geneva II peaceful conference on Syria is a test for the entire international community, United States Secretary of State John Kerry said.
It is a test for all of us. For those who support the Syrian people in its struggle for freedom. A test for the international community which gathered here to ensure peace in Syria, so that people can live in dignity and not in fear, Kerry said at the start of the conference in the Swiss town of Montreaux.
He thanked all the countries present in Switzerland for their participation.
I would like to thank the Russian Federation and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov for his contribution. I would like to thank the Syrian opposition leaders for their participation, the secretary of state said.
Today should see the launch of a peaceful settlement of the situation in Syria, Kerry said.