De Mistura: Astana talks to produce positive results

'Today in Astana I think we have been able to witness an important promising positive step in the right direction in the process of de-escalation of the conflict,' de Mistura told reporters.

In the meeting it was agreed to prevent intensification of the conflicts and reach an agreement on a ceasefire in four new districts, he said.

The exact date of the agreement will be made public after consultation with the UN secretary-general, de Mistura said.

UN regards the efforts made by the Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia and Turkey in the presence of US and Jordan high ranking representatives as a great and outstanding achievement, he said.

At this sensitive juncture, adopting immediate and effective strategies to boost relief aids to those living under a very critical situation should be on the agenda, he added.

The two-day intra-Syrian talks with delegations from Iran, Russia, and Turkey present in the discussions as guarantors of the talks were held on Wednesday and Thursday in Astana, Kazakhstan.

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