MOSCOW, Nov. 24 -- Progress has been made in achieving a political settlement in Syria and it is urgent to advance the process of intra-Syrian negotiation, representatives of Russia and the United Nations said on Friday.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov exchanged views with visiting UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura about the latest international contacts on the Syrian issue and its possible political settlement, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
On Wednesday, presidents of Russia, Iran and Turkey agreed to continue their joint efforts to facilitate a possible transition to a political settlement in Syria and restore peace and stability to the war-torn country.
"Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of building up international efforts to launch a comprehensive intra-Syrian negotiation process with the leading role of the United Nations based on the UN Security Council resolution 2254," a ministry statement said.
The two sides agreed to maintain close contact on the whole complex of Syrian issues, it added.
Later on Friday, the UN special envoy talked with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in a separate meeting and they discussed the organization of the Syrian National Dialogue Congress.
De Mistura said Russia has made many efforts to create the basis for the political settlement of the Syrian crisis.
They agreed that it is necessary to "arrange a political dialogue as soon as possible" as well as organize and conduct a political settlement process in Syria.
The Syrian National Dialogue Congress, proposed by Moscow in late October at Astana talks in Kazakhstan for Syrian settlement, is expected to bring together opposition and pro-government forces, as well as representatives of all Syrian ethnic and religious groups to work for the peace process in the country.
The date and participants of the congress have not been confirmed yet.
福奇:美国出现第二波新冠疫情?第一波还没结束呢
国内英语资讯:Chinese premier calls on China, EU to expand opening up for mutual benefits
国际英语资讯:Africas COVID-19 cases nearly 290,000 as death toll reach 7,693: Africa CDC
国内英语资讯:China-developed AG100 trainer aircraft makes successful maiden flight
体坛英语资讯:Irans Nekounam considering coaching Osasuna
国内英语资讯:Xi sends congratulatory letter to extraordinary meeting of China-Arab states political parti
五色公主
国际英语资讯:Egypt values Chinas efforts to promote intl anti-COVID-19 cooperation: FM
国内英语资讯:Chinas top legislature reviews draft law on safeguarding national security in HKSAR
国际英语资讯:Italy records 262 new COVID-19 infections
体坛英语资讯:Argentina agrees to extend player contracts amid paralysis
体坛英语资讯:Dortmund ease 4-0 past Schalke as Bundesliga resumes
体坛英语资讯:Feature: Cuban athletes train for Tokyo Olympic Games amid COVID-19 outbreak
周杰伦发新歌《Mojito》,“莫吉托”的英文到底怎么念?
疫情反弹 美国连续两天单日新增确诊病例超3万
厕纸终于不用抢了 但是美国的硬币却告急了
国内英语资讯:Chinas annual legislation work plan published
国际英语资讯:Chile reports nearly 250,000 COVID-19 cases
国际英语资讯:Trump fires prosecutor who refused to resign, says U.S. attorney general
国际英语资讯:2 more Trump campaign staffers at Tulsa rally test positive for coronavirus
国际英语资讯:Singapore committed to free flow of goods, services and capital: Deputy PM
国内英语资讯:Chinas top political advisory body opens meeting on poverty alleviation
研究:总刷社交媒体 容易相信“新冠假消息”
战斗
赤壁
国内英语资讯:Transactions surge during Chinas mid-year online shopping spree
体坛英语资讯:Iranian winger Mohebbi linked with Spains Granada
疫情反弹 美国连续两天单日新增确诊病例超3万
国内英语资讯:Xi Focus: Xi eyes more stable, mature China-EU ties in post-pandemic era
国内英语资讯:Chinese mission slams European Parliaments resolution on Hong Kong