US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that the Syrian people will decide the future of Syria.

This came in a written statement by the US Secretary of State, Tuesday, regarding developments in Syria and the political transition process in the country.

He explained that the transitional process in Syria must be carried out in accordance with the principles of UN Security Council Resolution 2254 and international standards of transparency and accountability.

He stressed that the new political equation in Syria "must continue through an administration far from sectarian foundations."

Blinken called on the new government to "respect the rights of minorities, prevent the use of Syria as a base for terrorism," and abide by its commitments regarding the safe destruction of the ousted regime's chemical and biological weapons stockpiles.

He added that the Syrians are the ones who will decide the future of Syria, and that all nations must pledge their support for a comprehensive and transparent process in Syria and avoid foreign interference.

He stressed that the United States will recognize and fully support the Syrian government that will be formed.

He added, "We are ready to provide all kinds of support to all segments of the Syrian people."

On Sunday morning, the Syrian opposition factions entered the capital Damascus and took control of it, with the withdrawal of regime forces from public institutions and streets, thus ending the 61-year era of the bloody Baath Party regime and the 53-year rule of the Assad family.