The entry of the rebels into the Syrian capital Damascus and the overthrow of President Bashar Assad caused the corresponding reactions in the countries of the region, reported France Presse, quoted by BTA.
Iran will adapt its policy
Iran's policy towards Syria will undergo development, the country's foreign ministry announced today. Tehran "will adapt a corresponding march and position" depending on "the development of events in Syria and the region and the behavior of those acting on the ground", said the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, quoted by AFP.
Iraq insists that the will of the people be respected
Syria's neighbor - Iraq, today insisted that it be "considered" the will of the people of Syria and the territorial integrity of the country. "Iraq reaffirms the need to respect the will of all Syrians and emphasizes that the security, territorial integrity and independence of Syria are of paramount importance,", Iraqi government spokesman Basim Allawadi said in a statement.
King of Jordan is all about avoiding chaos
The king of another country bordering Syria, Jordan, Abdullah II, said his country respected the "choice" made by the Syrian people, urging to avoid Syria falling into "chaos" after the fall of President Bashar Assad from power.
"Jordan stands by its Syrian brothers and respects their will and their choice" is the monarch's opinion, disseminated by his cabinet. The statement stressed "the need to ensure the safety of Syria, its citizens and their possessions by working diligently and swiftly to establish stability and to avoid any conflict that would lead to chaos.
Egypt calls for national consensus
Egypt, in turn, called for unity and the restoration of Syria. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt called on all parties to the conflict in Syria to "unify their goals and priorities and begin a political process to enter a new stage of national consensus and internal political peace".
The African country said it was determined to "work with its regional and international partners to end the suffering of Syrians, facilitate reconstruction efforts in the country and help displaced refugees return to their home countries".
Qatar believes that national institutions should be preserved
The Qatari Foreign Ministry, like the King of Jordan, said today that Syria must not "sink into chaos" after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime. The Persian Gulf state said it was "monitoring developments in Syria closely" and emphasizes the "need to preserve national institutions and the state alone in order to protect it from chaos," said the statement by the Qatari Foreign Ministry, cited by AFP.
Taliban in Afghanistan congratulates Syrian people and rebels
Afghanistan's ruling Taliban today congratulated the Syrian people and the rebels on the fall of Assad from power. They announced that they hoped "the transfer of power would take place according to the wishes of the people of Syria" and to end foreign interference.
"We express our hope (...) for paving the way to an independent state government that serves the people and Islam,", the Taliban foreign ministry announced. "We encourage the adoption of a constructive foreign policy course that will allow Syria to shake off foreign influence," the statement added.