CLEAN : Washington Moscow pin hopes for Syria peac

The transcript discusses efforts to control and destroy chemical weapons in Syria, highlighting the mission in Geneva. It covers negotiations involving the US and Russia, emphasizing President Obama's commitment to a peaceful resolution. The Assad government's joining of the Chemical Weapons Convention is noted, and future meetings in New York are planned to further address the issue.

What is the primary mission discussed in Geneva?

• To gain control of and destroy chemical weapons in Syria

• To establish a new government in Syria

• To provide humanitarian aid

• To negotiate a peace treaty

Which two countries are highlighted as being committed to a negotiated solution in Syria?

• France and Germany

• United States and Russia

• Russia and Iran

• United States and China

What significant step did the Assad government take regarding chemical weapons?

• They destroyed all chemical weapons

• They joined the Chemical Weapons Convention

• They refused to negotiate

• They increased production of chemical weapons

What is the purpose of the planned meeting in New York?

• To announce new sanctions

• To assess the progress and opinions of Syrian parties

• To discuss humanitarian aid

• To finalize a peace treaty

Who is involved in designing a plan to resolve the chemical weapons issue?

• The United Nations and the chemical weapons production organization

• The European Union

• NATO

• The World Health Organization