Syrian opposition groups began first of its kind talks in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in a difficult attempt to unify ahead of potential talks with the Syrian government.

Syrian opposition groups began first of its kind talks in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in a difficult attempt to unify ahead of potential talks with the Syrian government.

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir welcomed the delegates to the closed-door meeting and expressed hope for successful talks, then he left them to begin meeting among themselves.

Representatives of Syria's various political opposition groups and terrorist organizations fighting the Syrian army are holding talks for the first time since the Syrian conflict began in 2011.