Lavrov said that "who is in power" in Syria was less important than that the bloodshed is brought to an end. "We don't support the Syrian government, we support Kofi Annan's plan," he said.
“Ninavyojua huyu Mrema hakuwa amependekezwa na jopo la usaili, hatujui alikotokea hadi akawekwa pale…naomba waziri useme juu ya ajira ya mkurugenzi huyu,” alisema wakati akichangia katika hotuba ya Waziri wa Maendeleo ya Miundombinu, Dk. Shukuru Kawambwa.