Saudi Arabia is deeply hostile to Geneva II, because formal diplomatic talks with the Assad regime imply de facto recognition that it retains legitimacy. For the Saudis, the only acceptable solution starts with the resignation of Assad and his government, while Geneva II envisages a transitional government in which all of the parties are represented.
沙特强烈反对日内瓦II谈判，因为与巴沙尔政权的正式外交对话意味着事实承认其保有合法性。对沙特来说，唯一可接受的方案必须以巴沙尔及其政府的辞职为出发点，而日内瓦II构想的过渡政府将包括所有各方的代表。