Doha, Rabi'I 30, 1438, Dec 29, 2016, SPA -- The State of Qatar has welcomed the ceasefire agreement on Syria that was reached through a Turkish-Russian sponsorship. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Foreign Ministry said that Qatar welcomes the ceasefire agreement, which, it added, would help in alleviating the suffering of the fraternal Syrian people. It considered the implementation of the agreement a step towards reaching a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire, ensuring the safety of civilians, and accelerating the delivery of humanitarian aid, stressing the need of the Syrian regime to comply with the agreement. The ministry expressed hope that implementing the agreement would lead to the resumption of the political process and swiftly reaching a political solution in line with the Geneva I communique and the relevant Security Council resolutions, stressing the importance of achieving international justice and holding accountable those who committed crimes against the Syrian people. --SPA 18:49 LOCAL TIME 15:49 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w301110