Russia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Special Representative for the Middle East, Mikhail Bogdanov, confirmed that a new meeting under the Astana framework on Syria is anticipated to take place before the end of this year. Despite some delays in scheduling, Bogdanov expressed confidence that the meeting will indeed occur before the year is over.
The Astana framework, established in 2017 by Russia, Turkey, and Iran, seeks to facilitate dialogue between the Syrian government and opposition factions, address humanitarian issues, and advance the peace process. These meetings complement the UN-led Geneva talks and focus on de-escalation zones, detainee releases, and establishing a sustainable political resolution for the Syrian conflict.
The 21st international meeting under the Astana framework began in Kazakhstan in January, reinforcing the importance of respecting Syria’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. As preparations are underway for the upcoming meeting, the international community remains hopeful for progress towards peace in Syria.
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