Astana peace talks

Syria talks in Astana and Geneva 'not competing': Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin, alongside Iran and Turkey, has stepped up diplomatic and military initiatives focused on Syria in recent months.

Nov 28, 2017, 06:45 AM IST

Syrian rebels suspend participation in Astana peace talks

The Syrian armed opposition said on Wednesday it had suspended its participation in peace talks being held in Kazakhstan and demanded an end to government bombing of areas under its control.

May 04, 2017, 00:05 AM IST

Syrian rebels expected to reach Astana for peace talks tonight: Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan`s Foreign Ministry said Syria`s rebel delegation was expected in Astana on Wednesday night for peace talks this week aimed at ending the six-year civil war, a spokesman for the ministry said.

Mar 15, 2017, 13:03 PM IST