Four-Way Summit On Syria Begins In Istanbul

Four-Way Summit on Syria Begins in Istanbul

A summit between Russia, Turkey, Germany and France on the Syrian peace has begun in Istanbul, a Sputnik correspondent says.

ISTANBUL (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 27th October, 2018) A summit between Russia, Turkey, Germany and France on the Syrian peace has begun in Istanbul, a Sputnik correspondent says.

The four-way meeting is being held in a historic Ottoman-era mansion that serves as one of presidential offices.

This is the first summit on Syria held by presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia, Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, Emmanuel Macron of France and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel.

The four leaders are expected to focus on how to advance peace process in Syria, restore the country after years of war, and to promote the demilitarized zone in the Idlib province.