Representatives of Turkey, Iran and Russia, in a joint statement adopted by the results of the 20th International meeting in the Astana format, confirmed the constant commitment to sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria. This is stated in the message of the Turkish Foreign Ministry, widespread following the results of a two -day meeting on Syrian topics in Astana.
Turkey at discussions in the Kazakh capital was represented by a delegation led by the deputy head of the Foreign Ministry of Burak Akchapar.
The parties emphasized the leading role of the “Astana process” in the peaceful settlement of the Syrian question.
The determination to combat separatist formations that threaten the national security of neighboring (with Syria) states was confirmed, notes the inadmissibility of attacks on neighboring countries and attempts to seep on their territory.
The parties condemned the actions of terrorist organizations and their branches in Syrian territory.
Turkey, Russia and Iran expressed concern and condemned the actions of countries supporting terrorists and attempts to form illegal autonomous administrations (PKK/YPG terrorists) in Syria.
emphasizes the importance of the actual implementation of all agreements on the north of Syria and separately Idlib.
The parties again advocated the political settlement of the Syrian conflict based on the UN Sat 2254 resolution, agreed upon the need for the speedy resumption of the work of the Syria Constitutional Committee.
Against the background of the consequences of destructive earthquakes on February 6, the importance of uninterrupted delivery and distribution of gums throughout Syria
was noted.
Representatives of the guarantor countries [Turkey, the Russian Federation and Iran] indicated the need to form the necessary conditions for the safe, voluntary and worthy return of the Syrians to their homeland, to facilitate the placement of refugees.
The progress was discussed on the path of preparing a roadmap to normalize the relations of Ankara and Damascus.