> "we will absolutely not allow there to be weapons in the country outside state control, whether from the revolutionary factions or the factions present in the sdf area", he added, referring to the kurdish-led syrian democratic forces. > he also said "we are working on protecting sects and minorities from any attacks that occur between them" and from "external" actors exploiting the situation "to cause sectarian discord". > "syria is a country for all and we can coexist together," he added. > that sentiment was on display at the colourfully-lit christmas market in damascus, where batoul al-law a dietician, said there were more muslims than christians. > "we have always celebrated both christian and muslim holidays together," she said, but "you feel that people are now happier and more comfortable." turkey's fidan said sanctions on syria must "be lifted as soon as possible". he called for the international community to "mobilise to help syria get back on its feet and for the displaced people to return".
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