Syria peace talks set for Nov 23 - Arab League

Arab League Chief Nabi al-Arabi has said on Sunday that the date for the much awaited Syrian peace conference has been set for the 23rd of November in Geneva.

Speaking to reporters in Cairo after meeting with international peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, al Arabib said,
"I discussed the Syria file with Lakhdar Brahimi and it was decided that the Geneva meeting would take place on November 23 and arrangements are being made to prepare for this conference".
However he added,
"There are many difficulties that must be overcome for this conference to succeed".
Brahimi though cast doubt over the conference, by saying to reporters,
"The date has not been officially set".

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