Chance for peace in Syria

Will UN mediator Kofi Annan's efforts to broker a ceasefire and national reconciliation in Syria finally pick up steam?

This is still a hard question to answer even after major countries in the international community reached a consensus that a transitional government, which could include both members of the government and opposition, should be set up in the war-torn country.

However, what the Action Group on Syria meeting achieved in Geneva on Saturday is inspiring, as all parties have agreed that a political settlement to the crisis is the right approach. It is also good news that Annan's efforts now have the support of all the major countries in the world.