Syrian, Iranian Foreign Ministers Discuss Idlib, Astana Process On UNGA Sidelines-Damascus

Syrian, Iranian Foreign Ministers Discuss Idlib, Astana Process on UNGA Sidelines-Damascus

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem has discussed the implementation of the Russian-Turkish memorandum on the creation of the demilitarized zone in Syrian Idlib and Astana peace process with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif,

DAMASCUS (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 29th September, 2018) Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem has discussed the implementation of the Russian-Turkish memorandum on the creation of the demilitarized zone in Syrian Idlib and Astana peace process with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Syrian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

"The discussion revolved around the latest meetings between the guarantors of the Astana process, the implementation of the Sochi agreements [on the establishment of the demilitarized zone] and the constitutional commission. The sides agreed to continue consultations, cooperation and coordination," the ministry said in a statement.