Egypt says sending Arab troops to Syria a possibility: state newspaper

May 04, 2018 01:58 pm | Updated 01:58 pm IST - CAIRO:

 In this April 12, 2018 file photo, Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry attends the Arab Foreign meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

In this April 12, 2018 file photo, Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry attends the Arab Foreign meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Sending Arab troops to Syria is a possibility that is being discussed by officials from various countries, Egypt's foreign minister was quoted as saying in a state newspaper on Friday.

“In regards to the situation in Syria, Mr. Shoukry said that the idea of replacing forces with another that may be Arab is a possibility,” Al-Ahram quoted Mr. Sameh Shoukry as saying.

“This proposition is not only being discussed by the media, but also during discussions and deliberations amongst officials of states to look into how these ideas could contribute to stabilising Syria,” Al-Ahram quoted Mr. Shoukry as saying.

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