WASHINGTON
US Secretary of State, John Kerry said that he had certain ideas about how to change Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's calculations on how to remain in power.
Speaking at a joint press conference with the Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh in Washington John Kerry stated that he would share his ideas on how to change al-Assad's calculations on how to remain in power when he meets with European and Middle Eastern leaders in an upcoming tour later this month.
President Barack Obama's policy on Syria is very clear and we prefer a negotiated political solution that would result in Assad leaving office, Kerry also said.
US President Obama to listen to sides in Israeli-Palestinian problem
Kerry also also touched on Israeli-Palestinian problem. "US President Barack Obama was not ready to do anything at this stage other than listening to the sides in the Israeli-Palestinian problem."he said.
Kerry stated that President Obama would soon travel to Israel to listen.
"This visit will enable President Obama to listen to the sides," Kerry underlined.
In response to a question on the peace process in the Middle East, John Kerry indicated that he was optimistic about the process.
International community must give a rapid response to North Korea's provocative act
John Kerry also mentioned North Korea's recent nuclear test as a fearlessly, provocative and unnecessary act.
Kerry underlined that international community had to give a rapid, clear and strong response to North Korea's provocative act.
Just as we can not permit North Korea to display such a fearless act, we can not permit the same for Iran, Kerry emphasized.
The response we will give to North Korea will have an impact on our efforts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons, Kerry also said.
