the heads of the States-guarantors of the Astana process of Syrian settlement was held in September 2019 in Ankara and planning to meet in March of this year in Tehran. Prevent coronavirus. But Hassan Rouhani said that at the first opportunity would be glad to welcome colleagues in Tehran in person.
Vladimir Putin first thanked the President of Iran’s condolences in connection with tragedy in Tehran – an explosion in the clinic, and then moved on to the agenda. “Together, we really managed to do,” he said. The President noted that the reduced level of violence, is gradually restoring a peaceful life in Syria. And most importantly – the preconditions for sustainable political and diplomatic settlement.
One of the main objectives of the conference – to analyze the situation in Syria and make a deal that can be done for long-term normalization. First of all, we are talking about the continuation of the fight against international terrorism. Putin suggested to think, what steps need to neutralize the remaining terrorist groups. The worst situation is not controlled by the Syrian government of the territories, he said: Iglinskiy in the area of de-escalation and the North-East of the country, in Seurata, where significantly increased activity of militants LIH (banned in the Russian terrorist group – approx. “RG”).
Putin said a close cooperation with our Turkish friends in Idlib for the implementation of the Sochi agreements. Of course, not all done yet, but the efforts bring results, appreciated it. So, with the introduction of the ceasefire situation in the area of de-escalation significantly stabilized.
the Russian leader called to actively promote an inclusive inter-Syrian dialogue in the framework of the constitutional Committee in Geneva. “It is proposed to support this process, to help participants to meet and start a direct dialogue, to begin to develop options for the future polity of Syria,” he said.
“Our “Troika” has a lot to do in a post-conflict Syria, resettlement, economic recovery and social sector, the return of refugees and internally displaced persons”, – said Putin. In terms of the spread of coronavirus coordination in the humanitarian sector is becoming increasingly important, he said.
the Confrontation with terrorists in Syria has been ongoing for many years and impact on the economic situation. The negative impact of the sanctions bypass the UN security Council, that is in fact illegal and illegal, said the head of state. Half the population needs food assistance. But despite calls to soften sanctions pressure in a pandemic, and in Washington and in Brussels have decided to extend R��of stricly against Damascus. Imposed and new sanctions, whose purpose is “the pursuit of economic strangulation” of Syria, Putin continued. The Russian leader has urged to think how to organize humanitarian aid and support of the Syrians.
the Russian President also confirmed his readiness to come to Tehran as soon as the time is right for this condition.
“I am Confident that Astana is one promising format for resolving the Syrian crisis at the moment. In the framework of the significant progress and three friendly neighbouring countries as the guarantor countries,” stated Rouhani.
the Iranian leader said “the same principles on the issue of Syria”: the preservation of unity and territorial integrity, respect national sovereignty, independence and shaping the destiny of this country by the people through dialogue, without outside interference.
“We are faced with the problem of a pandemic coronavirus and the Syrian people also here is no exception,” noted the Iranian President also called upon to provide humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people in the fight against the epidemic.
Rouhani condemned the illegal sanctions policy and US pressure on the Syrian people. “Iran will continue to support the people of Syria”, – he promised, and added that the US actions will not discord in the actions of friends of the Syrian people. “America must be sure, that by military pressure and resorting to terrorist groups and economic sanctions, they will not be able to achieve its illegitimate goals,” said Rouhani. The Iranian President also condemned the linking of humanitarian aid with political goals. The only way to resolve the crisis – a peace, he concluded, speaking against the illegal presence of us armed forces in the Republic. According to him, is a destabilizing factor for the entire region.
“From the very beginning of the conflict, Turkey was close to its Syrian brothers,” said Recep Tayyip Erdogan. “We have taken in refugees from Syria,” – he recalled. “We are fighting with separatist forces in Syria, and hope our neighbour as soon as possible will gain stability and peace,” said the Turkish leader. Cooperation Astana trio will be the determining factor in the fate of Syria, he concluded.
