Astana Peace Talks

Iran, Turkey mull over ways of targeting $30bn trade

TEHRAN, Sep. 09(MNA) – Head of Iranian President's Office for Communications said that the two countries of Iran and Turkey mulled over ways of targeting to reach $30 billion worth of bilateral trade.

Astana guarantor states discuss Syria's developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia and Turkey, as the guarantors of the Astana Format, and the UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen convened at UN on Wed. to exchange views on the peace process in Syria.

Iran supports political settlement of Syrian crisis: Khaji

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister’s Senior Assistant in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji met and held talks with UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen on Wednesday.

Astana guarantor states condemn US oil plans in Syria

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – In a joint statement, guarantor states of Astana Format Iran, Russia, and Turkey expressed opposition to the illegal seizure of Syrian oil by the US.

Iran, Russia discuss latest issues of Astana Peace Process

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister’s Senior Assistant in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji met and held talks with Russian President's Special Envoy Alexander Lavrentiev on the latest developments of Astana Peace Process.

Iran, Turkey back Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Senior Iranian and Turkish officials once again reiterated support to Syria’s national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

Diplomat discusses latest developments with Syria's Assad

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister's Senior Assistant for Special Political Affairs Ali Asghar Khaji met and held talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on the latest developments in Syria.

Peace in Syria to be achieved: Zarif

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday that peace will be achieved in Syria.

Iran, Russia, Turkey issue joint statement on Syria

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation, and the Republic of Turkey issued a joint statement, emphasizing their strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria.

Iran to continue to support Syria with greater vigor

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Condemning any sanctions against nations in the world, especially Syria, President Rouhani stressed Iran will continue to support the Syrian government and people with greater vigor.

Leaders of Astana Process to hold virtual meeting

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Kremlin Spokesman announced on Tuesday that the Iranian, Russian, and Turkish presidents will hold a videoconference on the Syrian crisis tomorrow.

Russia to continue coop. with Iran, Turkey under Astana Process: Nebenzya

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya said that Moscow is to continue its cooperation with Tehan and Ankara under the framework of Astana Process.

Gas export to Turkey to resume by end of current month: Zarif

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – In a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart, the Iranian foreign minister said that the transfer of natural gas to Turkey will resume by the end of the current month.

Iran, Russia, Turkey to hold online talks on Syria peace process: spox

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said the three mediators of the Astana peace process – Russia, Turkey and Iran – will hold an online meeting on the ongoing situation in Syria.

Ghalibaf emphasizes need to continue Iran-Russia-Turkey talks on Syria

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Iranian newly-appointed Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Fri. stressed the need for continuation of trilateral talks between Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia and Turkey within the framework of Astana Peace Process on Syria.

Future of Syria must be decided by its nation: Mousavi

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said that Iran, Russia, and Turkey safeguard the Astana Peace Process and are working to reduce tensions in Syria, establish a constitutional committee, and pursue the process of dialogue and national reconciliation so that the Syrian nation can decide on their future.

Guarantor states stress continuation of dialogue to solve Syrian crisis

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey –the three guarantors of the Astana Peace Process- have held a trilateral meeting via video conference on Wednesday to discuss Syria peace efforts.

Countries should adopt firm stance against US inhumane sanctions: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani described the US sanctions against Iran as ‘inhumane’, calling on countries to take a firm stance towards US unilateralism.

Iran, Russia, Turkey to discuss Syria situation on April 22

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Astana peace process guarantors (Russia, Iran, Turkey) will hold a round of negotiations on Syria via video conference on April 22, according to the Russian foreign ministry.

Iran’s special rep. working with UN, Yemenis to end suffering: Zarif

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s special representative is working and cooperating with the United Nations Organization and Yemenis to end suffering of this country.

Kazakhstan ready to host new round of Astana talks on Syria

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev confirmed that his country is ready to organize the upcoming meeting in the Astana format on the settling crisis in Syria.

Holding new round of Astana talks on Syria might be delayed: Kazakh FM

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi has announced that holding a new round of Astana talks on Syria in the capital city of Nur-Sultan might be delayed.

It is Iran's turn to host Astana Summit: Zarif

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Iranian FM Zarif said on Wednesday that the time is now ripe for Iran to host Astana Summit.

Zarif holds phone talk with Russian FM on Idlib issue

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday afternoon over the latest development in Syria’s Idlib.

Iran has always tried to spread peace, security in region: Vaezi

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Iranian President’s Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi said that Islamic Republic of Iran has always strived for spread of peace and security in the region.

Turkey’s Vatan party warns Ankara of US-made trap in Syria

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Turkey’s Vatan Party has warned that the situation in Syria is a trap set by the United States and the Israeli regime.

In phone talk with Russia’s Putin:

Pres. Rouhani stresses continuation of ‘Astana Peace Process’

TEHRAN, Feb. 29 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin late on Sat. called the situation in Syria’s Idlib ‘worrying’ and said that agreements of ‘Astana Peace Process’ should be operationalized ASAP in order to witness peace and security and also eradication of terrorism in the region.