Iran-Russia-Turkey parliamentary officials to convene on Syria

The Russian Federation Council announced that Iran, Russia and Turkey parliaments are to hold a joint meeting to address the situation in Syria.

Iran Press/ Europe: Chairman of the Russian Duma's international affairs committee, Konstantin Kasachov is to head the Russian delegation and the Head of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh will head the Iranian delegation. 

According to an IRNA report, the meeting is slated to be held in the Russian State Duma on April 10.

The event seems to be held in line with Iran, Russia and Turkey cooperation within the framework of the Astana process to bring peace and security to Syria.

The Astana talks started in 2017, are an initiative of Iran, Russia and Turkey meant to sort out the eight years of war in Syria through trilateral negotiations.

The trio have held 11 rounds of such negotiations so far that have led to important decisions about a peaceful settlement of the Syrian conflict.

Syria's future after US military withdrawal, establishing a constitution committee, discussing the latest developments in northern Syria, and sending humanitarian aid to Syrians were among the most important topics discussed during the 4th round of Sochi meeting between Iran, Russia, and Turkey.

Earlier, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the strong campaign against terrorism and stabilization of security in Syria are the joint objectives of Iran, Turkey and Russia.

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