Lavrov: Russia, Iran, Turkey to prepare document on de-escalation zones in Syria

“The new round of Astana talks slated for July in Kazakhstan’s capital will focus on creating de-escalation zones to reduce tensions in Syria with the support of the Syrian government and the country’s armed opposition groups who have joined the peace process,” Lavrov told reporters on Tuesday.

The Russian foreign ministry recently confirmed that the new round of Astana talks will start in Astana, Kazakhstan, on July 4.

“The creation of de-escalation zones in Syria needs more studies to be carried out,” the Russian foreign minister said.

Lavrov reiterated that the Geneva and Astana talks will be held in parallel to each other.

A sum of four rounds of talks have already been held in Astana on Syrian crisis between the representatives of the Syrian government and armed opposition groups.

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