London, Rabi'II 29, 1439, Jan 16, 2018, SPA -- Britain reiterated here today support for the Syrian opposition negotiating body and its efforts exerted to resolve the conflict, in Syria, stressing, at the same time, the need to reach a political settlement to end the long-suffering of the Syrians, through a real transition process, in accordance with the Geneva Declaration and UN Security Council Resolution no.: 2254 This was unfolded, within the framework of an ongoing visit by the delegation of the negotiating body of the Syrian opposition to London, during which the head of the delegation Dr. Nasr Hariri met with the British Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt. Syrian opposition negotiating body visit, falls in line of the UK's efforts to work with the Syrians and international partners to support a political solution to end to the conflict, in Syria," Foreign Office spokeswoman Rose Griffiths said, in a statement on the ministry's portal. The Syrian negotiating body is an important partner, in these efforts, because of its credibility, strong relationship with the Syrian people and firm commitment to help end the suffering of the Syrians, she said We agree with the Syrian opposition that the only way to reach a sustainable solution to the crisis, in Syria, is through a genuine political transition process, in accordance with the Geneva Declaration and UN Security Council Resolution no.: 2254, adding that: We also support the UN-sponsored Geneva process to achieve this and calling upon all parties to contribute, in order to make that a success. -- SPA 21:30 LOCAL TIME 18:30 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w589492