British leader urges pressure on Syrian regime and rebels to agree on transition government
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}British Prime Minister David Cameron is calling for urgent action to pressure the Syrian government and opposition to get together and agree on a transitional government that everyone can support.
Cameron told reporters after meetings at the U.N. on Wednesday that he supports the U.S.-Russian initiative for a new conference to launch a peace process, which shouldn't be delayed. He said he will be urging the participants to quickly put forward names for a transitional government so negotiations can begin.
He reiterated that Britain has made no decision to arm the rebels, but he said it's important to engage with the opposition.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"If we don't engage with the opposition, then we shouldn't be surprised if extremist elements grow, and that's not what we want," Cameron said.