Deputy foreign ministers from Türkiye, Russia, and Iran, as the guarantor states, came together for the 20th round of Astana talks in the eponymous Kazakh city on Tuesday morning to discuss ways to resolve the Syrian conflict.
Representatives of the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and militant groups opposed to it are also participating in the talks, which are expected to continue on Wednesday as well.
On the sidelines of the quadrilateral meeting, Iranian delegation led by Khaji exchanged views with the Turkish delegation, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Burak Akçapar, on the latest developments between Syria and Türkiye
They agreed that negotiations between Ankara and Damascus must continue until their relations return back to normal. Both sides also underscored the importance of respecting national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the independence of Syria.
The Iranian delegation also held discussions with the Syrian delegation, headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Ayman Susan.
Separately, Khaji and his accompanying delegation also met with the Russian delegation headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov. The two sides discussed the latest developments in the region and ways to resolve differences between Damascus and Ankara.
The Iranian and Russian delegates also highlighted respect for Syria’s sovereignty and the need to fight terrorism.
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