Both leaders stressed the importance of reaching a lasting solution to the conflict in Syria based on the principles of Geneva declaration to end the suffering of the Syrian people, maintain continuity of civilian and military government institutions, preserve the unity and territorial integrity of Syria, and ensure the emergence of a peaceful and pluralistic state free of discrimination or sectarianism. The two leaders asserted that any meaningful political transition would have to include the departure of Bashar Al Asad who has lost legitimacy to lead Syria. The two sides expressed their support for the Iraqi government's efforts to defeat ISIL and encouraged the full implementation of recently-agreed reforms by Parliament. Implementation of these reforms will support security and stability in Iraq and preserve its national unity and territorial integrity, as well as unify the internal front to fight terrorism, which threatens all Iraqis. The two leaders emphasized their continued strong support for Lebanon and its sovereignty, security and stability, and for the Lebanese Armed Forces as they secure Lebanon and its borders and resist extremist threats. The two leaders also affirmed the critical importance of Lebanon’s parliament expeditiously electing a new President in accordance with the Constitution of Lebanon. --More 11:31 LOCAL TIME 08:31 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w