BEIRUT // The Syrian government said that it accepts a proposed truce in the country, adding that operations will continue against ISIL and Al Qaeda’s branch in Syria.
A foreign ministry statement on Tuesday said government forces will have the right to respond to any violation carried out by insurgents.
The official Syrian announcement comes a day after the United States and Russia agreed on a new ceasefire for Syria that will take effect Saturday.
The main umbrella for Syrian opposition and rebel groups said late Monday that it “agrees to a temporary truce” as long as the main opposition’s demands are met.
Indirect peace talks between the Syrian government and HNC collapsed on February 3, because of a large-scale government offensive.
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* Agencies
