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Perpetrators of Reyhanli blast linked to terrorist groups of Syrian regime

Turkish FM said perpetrators of Reyhanli blast were identified.

22.05.2013 - Update : 22.05.2013
Perpetrators of Reyhanli blast linked to terrorist groups of Syrian regime

ANKARA

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said that perpetrators of Reyhanli blast were identified, arrested by Turkey and they were linked to terrorist groups of Syrian regime.
Nobody should go into effort of covering the real actors and murderers, Davutoglu said in a press conference prior to his departure for Jordan to attend "Friends of Syria" meeting in Amman.
With regards to succession of Syrian transition government, Davutoglu said the key criteria was to initiate a process with a belief of "peace is now coming to our country" by Syrians who were staying in Turkey, in other words who left their homes and sought shelter in Turkey and other countries.
Regarding who will join second Geneva conference from Syrian regime, Davutoglu said, "many names especially some speculative ones have been shared with public. Our criteria is obvious for the persuasiveness of process. Those who have not had blood in their hands during past two years should be in negotiation process. Otherwise, we would equate victim with criminal."
In response to a question whether Syrian opposition will attend the meeting in Amman, Davutoglu said that "this is out of the question. They can always attend the meeting and will attend the meeting. There is no effort not to invite them for this meeting."
"We support legitimate opposition in Syria, Syrian people and shelter-seekers, and we support the ones who were not involved in tyranny in Syrian government to join negotiation process," said Davutoglu.
"I informed the foreign ministers of countries in the region on the phone yesterday. During the meeting in Amman, we will assess on what phase we are," Davutoglu noted. 
Indicating that after Amman meeting Syrian opposition would come together in Istanbul, Davutoglu said the decision to be taken in Amman would contain strong messages for reconstructing Syrian National Coalition and representing Syrian people.

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