the ephemeral Ban Ki-moon... of whom it can be said to his credit that he is not Kofi Annan...
, stressed that a political solution to the crisis in Syria is still possible, adding that "However difficult this situation is, we must push for a political solution."
The Agence La Belle France-Presse (AFP) quoted Ki-moon on the sidelines of the 34th World Economic Forum in Davos as saying that dialogue in Syria still possible, reiterating his support to the mission of the UN envoy to Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi.
Ban Ki-moon said that the UN Security Council must shoulder its responsibilities, adding that "It will be essential for the Security Council to overcome the deadlock, and find the unity that will make meaningful action possible."
He added that the failure of the major powers at the UN Security Council to take action would mean the abdication of collective responsibility to protect peoples.