Kazakh top diplomat says ceasefire areas to be discussed

Participants in the international Astana meeting on settling the Syrian crisis plan to discuss ceasefire areas, Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov said following a cabinet meeting, according to TASS News Agency.

"The guarantor countries (Russia, Iran, Turkey) have informed us that at the current round of talks, ceasefire areas and the establishment of a working group for exchanging information about prisoners will be discussed. Besides, the meeting’s participants will also discuss the demining of areas where important cultural sites protected by UNESCO are located. In addition, the meeting’s agenda includes some military issues to be reviewed by experts," Abdrakhmanov said.

According to the Kazakh top diplomat, these issues should be first and foremost be agreed on by the guarantor countries.
The new international Astana meeting is being held on March 14-15. On Tuesday, preliminary consultations will be held while a plenary meeting is due on Wednesday.

The new international Astana meeting is being held on March 14-15. On Tuesday, preliminary consultations will be held while a plenary meeting is due on Wednesday.

Source: MENA