A meeting of the "Syria Action Group" in Geneva has agreed a basic roadmap for a Syrian-led power transition. Foreign ministers from the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council, and some middle east nations, agreed the need for a government of national unity, that could involve members of the current Syrian government and the opposition.

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The Action group jointly issued a Communique after Saturday's meeting.

According to the Communique, Action Group members are committed to the sovereignty, independence, national unity and territorial integrity of Syria. And they are determined to work urgently and intensively to bring about an end to the violence and human rights abuses.

The Communique also says the Group will promote the launch of a Syrian-led political process leading to a transition.

The Communique also identified the key steps for the transition, including the establishment of a transitional governing body which could include members of the present government and the opposition, an inclusive National Dialogue process, and a review of the constitutional order and the legal system.

Once the new constitutional order is established, the Communique said, free and fair multi-party elections for the new institutions and offices will follow.

During the meeting, Special envoy Kofi Annan called for all parties in Syria to work together immediately to end the violence.

Kofi Annan, UN-Arab League Special Envoy for Syria, said, "All parties must recommit to a sustained cessation of armed violence and implementation of the six-point plan immediately and without waiting for the actions of others. The government and the armed opposition groups must cooperate with UNSMIS (United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria); that is the UN monitors on the ground."

However, the meeting heading to peace took on an unpeaceful air.

The world powers got the dispute over whether President Bashar Assad can be part of the transition government.

After the meeting, the answer still leaves open.

Mr Annan said there was a need for clear and irreversible steps, according to fixed time frame. He called for "real results" within a year.

According the special envoy, if required, the group will meet again.