Syria has threatened countries who recognise the recently formed opposition council with ‘tough measures’.
Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem did not elaborate what those measures may constitute, but speaking at a press conference in Damascus, he warned that foreign embassies in Syria may be targeted.
Criticising recent attacks on Syrian embassies in Europe by Syrian demonstrators, he called for more security around embassy premises.
"Frankly, if they didn't commit themselves to the items of this convention, we will take retaliatory measures," he said.
"We don't interfere in their internal affairs as they do in Syria," MR al-Moallem added
Rejecting foreign intervention, the foreign minister praised China and Russia for vetoing last weeks UN resolution calling for sanctions.
He responded to Turkey’s threat of sanctions by saying that Syria ‘will not stand idle’ and similar retaliatory measures will be taken.
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Russia tells Assad “reform or go” (Oct 2011)
