Russian, Turkish, Iranian FMS discuss stability in Syria in New York
DAMASCUS, (North Press) – Late on Wednesday, foreign Ministers of Turkey, Russia and Iran met on the sidelines of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 77) in New York to discuss the situation in Syria.
Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement, Sergei Lavrov discussed the current situation in Syria with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and the Turkish one Mevlut Cavusoglu in an Astana format tripartite meeting.
Lavrov said they stressed the necessity of bringing stability to Syria which has been ravaged by the 11-years conflict.
According to Lavrov, views on the current situation in Syria and it surrounding were thoroughly exchanged, emphasizing the necessity of bringing a sustainable stability on the ground, peace and security based on preserving Syrian unity, sovereignty and independence.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry Mevlut Cavusoglu said the UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pederson attended the meeting which was held behind closed doors.
Cavusoglu said on Twitter that they are continuing “diplomatic efforts to find a political solution to the Syrian crisis.”
The three FMs represent the Astana guarantor states that seek allegedly a solution for the Syrian crisis and to de-escalation in northwest Syria.