(15.01.) Preparations for the international conference on Syria in Montreux, Switzerland, are reaching their final, very responsible stage. The Government of Syria has confirmed its participation without preconditions in this important forum and presented the composition of its delegation long ago. Against this backdrop, we have large and justified concerns about the fact that it is not clear whether the opposition will attend the negotiations in Switzerland. In fact, today, this condition is the main obstacle in the path of launchingthe conference, which it is envisaged will put an end to the bloodshed and suffering of civilians in the SAR, and pave the way to settlement of a long conflict in this country.