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Assad cannot play any role in Syria’s future - Hollande

"Assad can play no role in the country’s future," Hollande said adding it was necessary for Russia to play one of the key roles in the Syrian settlement

MOSCOW, November 27 /TASS/. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad cannot play any role in Syria’s future, French President Francois Hollande said after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday.

"Assad can play no role in the country’s future," Hollande said adding it was necessary for Russia to play one of the key roles in the Syrian settlement.

"I told President Putin that France was ready to work hand to hand with Russia to achieve the common goal," the French president said.