Egypt rejects foreign intervention in Syria under any pretext, Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr said Sunday.
Preserving the unity of Syria is an absolute priority that should be observed under all conditions, Amr said in a press statement.
Egypt's position, which calls for an end to all violence, the protection of Syrian civilians, and resorting to dialogue to end the crisis, remains unchanged, he said, noting that these very demands make up the Arab League initiative that was accepted by the Syrian government.
An emergency meeting of Arab foreign ministers on Saturday voted to suspend Syria's membership from all Arab League activities and called on Arab countries to recall their ambassadors from Damascus.
Amr called on the Syrian leadership to implement the peace initiative in order to end Syria's suspension from the league.
At a joint press conference with Arab League Secretary General Nabil al-Araby, Qatari Prime and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim said the imposition of a no-fly zone over Syria and foreign intervention in the country were not discussed during the meeting.
Under the Arab League resolution, if violence and killing continues in Syria, the Arab League chief should contact international human rights organizations, including the UN, and consult with the Syrian opposition to decide on procedures to end the violence.
Syrian Ambassador to the Arab League Youssef Ahmed, meanwhile, described the resolution as illegal, a violation of the organization’s charter, and a sign that the Arab League submits to American and western agendas.
