Continued: Named the main goal of talks on Syria in Astana
The representatives of the Syrian opposition arrived in Astana for talks. About it RIA Novosti on Sunday morning, January 22, announced the head of the press service of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Anuar of Jainakov.
“I confirm that the opposition delegation in Astana”, — said the Agency interlocutor. He explained that the delegation of the government of Syria will arrive in the capital of Kazakhstan later.
Earlier it was reported that the United States decided not to send a delegation to Astana for talks on Syria. The country will be the us Ambassador to Kazakhstan, George Krol. The state Department explained this decision held the inauguration of President Donald trump and the process of transfer of power.
Meanwhile, in Astana with representatives of Russia, Turkey and Iran, as well as the UN special envoy on Syria Staffan de Mistura. Representatives of the government of Syria will arrive on Sunday.
According to the foreign Ministry of Kazakhstan, the beginning of negotiations scheduled for 13:00 (10:00 Moscow time) on January 23. Will be meeting roughly 24 January at 13:00. The talks will be held at the hotel Rixos President Astana behind closed doors.