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Muallem: We must admit IS will not be limited to the borders of Syria

"This terrorism will not be confined within the borders of Syria, because terrorism knows no borders," said Walid Muallem, the Syrian deputy prime minister at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva.  

"Today I ask: hasn't the time come for us all to stand one against this terrorist ideology. Has the moment of truth not arrived for us to admit that IS, Nusra and all al-Qadea affiliates will not be confined to Syria but will reach the whole world including US and Europe," he added. 

Muallem criticised countries funding and arming 'terrorist'. 

He also said that Syria reiterates supports any international efforts - done in conformity with international law and respect countries' sovereignty - that are fighting IS, he said.