Syrian government and opposition representatives are attending the talks in London . Saudi Arabia has signaled it may be willing to work with elements of the regime in a transitional government , but sees Assad as a red line . Lord Kinninmont and Ali Hassan say the process does not reflect the views of non - state actors involved . They have been managing expectations , saying it will be a long process , they say . But they say the credibility of all representatives is suffering from ongoing agony on the ground .
Syrian government and opposition representatives are attending the talks in London . Lord Kinninmont and Ali Hassan say the process does not reflect the views of non - state actors involved . They have been managing expectations , saying it will be a long process , they say . But they say the credibility of all representatives is suffering from ongoing agony on the ground .