Astana Peace Talks

Iran-Russia-China naval drills show coop. for establishing peace in region: Zarif

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the recent naval drills between Iran, Russia, and China show the cooperation for establishing peace in the region.

Iran, Russia, Turkey urge restoration of peace to Idlib

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Russia, Turkey and Iran voiced their concerns about the presence of Takfiri terrorist groups in Idlib, underlining the need for the restoration of peace to the northwestern Syrian province, which is the last main militant bastion in the Arab state.

14th round of Astana talks on Syria held in Kazakhstan

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The 14th round of Astana talks on Syria was held on Wednesday in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.

Iranian delegation discusses Syrian developments within Astana process

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iranian delegation headed by Senior Assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister Ali-Asghar Khaji held separate meetings with delegations from Russia, Turkey, UN and Lebanon to discuss developments in Syria.

Kazakhstan to host Syria talks on December 10-11

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Kazakhstan will host a fresh round of Syria peace talks sponsored by Iran, Russia and Turkey on December 10-11, Kazakh foreign minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi told reporters on Friday.

Next round of Astana Peace Talks on Syria expected in early December: Kazakh FM

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The next meeting on Syria within the Astana framework will take place in Nur-Sultan in early December, Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi said on Monday.

Next Astana meeting expected late Nov. or early Dec.: Kazakh FM

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The next round of Astana talks on the crisis in Syria could be held in late November or early December in Kazakhstan’s Nur Sultan, Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s spokesman, Aibek Smadiyarov said.

Tangible progress in Syria result of Russia, Turkey, Iran's leading role: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov has hailed the role that the Astana format countries (Russia, Turkey and Iran) have played in the progress in the Syrian political settlement process.

FM Zarif meets Switzerland deputy FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met Switzerland Deputy Foreign Minister Pascale Baeriswyl in Geneva.

Iran, Russia to remain in Syria as long as Damascus wishes: Zarif

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Iran and Russia’s presence in Syria is upon the official invitation of Damascus and the presence will continue as long as Syrian people and government want so.

Iran, Russia, Turkey stress Syria’s territorial integrity

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Iran, Russia and Turkey, in a joint statement late Tuesday, reaffirmed their commitment regarding Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity.

Iran, Russia hold high-profile talks on recent developments in northern Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Russian and Iranian officials including Special Envoy on Syrian Affairs Alexander Lavrentiev and Senior Assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister in Special Political Affairs met in Tehran on Wed. to discuss the latest developments in Syria and Yemen.

Trilateral talks on Syria may be postponed till November: Kazakh FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The next international meeting on Syria, planned to be held in Kazakhstan’s capital, may be postponed until November, Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi told reporters on Saturday.

Turkey to lose position in Astana process if it launches aggression: Syria FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Syria has strongly condemned Turkey's intention to launch an aggression in northern Syria and has affirmed determination to confront the aggression by all legitimate means.

Tehran to host next tripartite summit on Syria

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Presidents of three guarantor states of the Astana process on the settlement in Syria agreed that Tehran host the next tripartite summit following the one held in Ankara on Monday.

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Israeli attacks on Syria intensifying regional tensions

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey said in a joint statement that Israeli regime’s attack in Syria is a ‘destabilizing’ measure which violates the Arab country’s sovereignty and further intensifies regional tensions.

Rouhani meets with Putin in Ankara

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has met with his Russian counterpart in Ankara on the sidelines of the 5th round of Syria summit.

Rouhani, Erdogan meet in Ankara ahead of trilateral summit

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan met and held talks in Ankara on Monday ahead of the Iran-Russia-Turkey trilateral summit on Syria.

Pres. Rouhani leaves Tehran for Ankara for trilateral summit on Syria

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has left Tehran for the Turkish capital to attend a trilateral meeting with his Russian and Turkish counterparts in order to discuss a political resolution to the crisis in Syria.

President Rouhani to visit Turkey Sun.

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is due in Ankara on Sunday to take part at Iran-Russia-Turkey trilateral summit, according to his deputy chief of staff for communications and information, Parviz Esmaeili.

Tehran not to forget friends who show support in hard times: Zarif

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday night that Iran and Russia enjoy strategic ties and that Tehran will never forget those friends who have supported the country in difficulties.

Syria condemns foreign attempts to 'recycle' terrorist groups

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Syria’s permanent representative to the UN, Bashar al-Jaafari, said on Thursday that the attempts of some countries that support terrorist organizations to “recycle them” and present them as “moderate armed opposition” will not affect Syria’s stance in defending its citizens and fighting terrorism.

UN special envoy for Syria to visit Iran soon

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen told the UN Security Council on Thursday that he will travel to Iran in the near future.

Kremlin confirms preparations for Russia-Iran-Turkey summit on Syria in Ankara: TASS

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – The Kremlin has confirmed that Russia, Iran and Turkey are looking at organizing another summit on Syria in Ankara.

Syria guarantor states to hold summit next month in Turkey: Kremlin

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – The guarantor states of peace in Syria will hold their next meeting in Turkey next month, Kremlin spokesman said on Tuesday.