U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry spoke with Syrian Opposition Coalition President Khaled Koja Monday on the importance of next steps in Syria following a meeting of the International Syria Support Group in Vienna over the weekend, the State Department said. State Department spokesperson John Kirby said that Kerry and Koja discussed steps including a broad and inclusive meeting of the Syrian opposition, the beginning of credible negotiations between the Syrian opposition and the regime, and steps to put in place a credible ceasefire. Kirby said that Kerry emphasized the need for the opposition to come together to participate in negotiations and provide maximum access for humanitarian organizations.
