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DAMASCUS, (APP/AFP) – The Syrian government
on Tuesday accepted the terms of a ceasefire deal announced by the United States and Russia, a foreign ministry statement said.
The statement said the government would stop armed operations but
would “continue counter-terrorism efforts” against the Islamic State group, Al-Qaeda and affiliated groups.
The deal was announced on Monday by Moscow and Washington and
excludes IS and Al-Qaeda.
“To guarantee that the cessation of hostilities will successfully
start on the set date of Saturday, February 27, the Syrian government is ready to continue coordinating with Russia to determine the areas and armed groups that will fall under this ceasefire,” the statement said.
It said the armed forces reserved the right to respond to any attack
by opposition groups.