Walid Al-Muallem

Syria’s Foreign Minister dead at 79

Walid al-Mualem in 2012 accused Israel of being behind the ongoing unrest in his country.

Syrian FM: S-300 will respond to 'Israeli threats'

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem welcomes deliveries of Russian S-300 air defense systems to his country.

Syria ready to enter new peace talks

Syria's regime agrees to take part in new peace talks, but conditions participation on which opposition groups attend.

Syria: We'll Ask for Russia's Help if We Need It

Syria's foreign minister says his country would ask Russia for military assistance if needed, denies Russian troops are there now.

Syria Won't Allow Foreign Ground Troops to Fight ISIS

Syria's Foreign Minister says his country will not allow foreign ground troops on its territory to fight ISIS.

Syrian Government, Opposition Exchange Accusations at Geneva II

First day of peace talks between the Syrian government and the opposition characterized by bitter accusations.

Syria's FM: Assad's Future a 'Red Line'

"Nobody can touch the presidency," declares Syrian Foreign Minister as he arrives for "Geneva II" talks.

Syrian FM: Assad Will Not Step Aside for Anyone

There will be no government in Syria without Bashar al-Assad as its leader, said Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem

Syria Rejects Possibility that Assad will Step Down

President Bashar Al-Assad's future is "not up for discussion," Syrian Foreign Minister declares.

Syrian FM: Assad Will Remain President Until 2014

Syria's Foreign Minister says that Assad will remain in power until 2014 and will run again if the people want him to.

Syrian Government: We're Ready for Talks with Rebels

Syria's foreign minister says the authorities in Damascus are ready to talk to anyone, including armed rebels.

Syria's Foreign Minister Blames Israel for Unrest

Syria’s Foreign Minister and his Iranian counterpart accuse Israel of plotting to overthrow the regime of Syrian President Assad.

Syrian Army Deserters Mowed Down by Machine Guns in Idlib

Dozens of Syrian Army soldiers were shot to death Monday as they fled their base in an attempt to desert in the province of Idlib.

UN Condemns Syria

The United Nations has voted to condemn the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for its murderous nine-month campaign of violence.

Assad's 'Mexican Standoff' with the Arab League

Syria's president accepts monitors to ensure his troops end violence, but only if the Arab League agrees not to enforce its own deal.

US, French Ambassadors Return to Damascus

The U.S. and France have both returned their ambassadors to Damascus this week as the world hopes to see democracy in Syria.