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Tuesday 27 December 2016 - 12:45
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Russia-Turkey-Iran agreements on Syria attract other potential signatories

Sputnik- According to a diplomatic source, various countries have shown interest in joining the agreements on Syria reached in the Russia-Turkey-Iran format.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) Various countries have shown interest injoining the agreements onSyria reached inthe Russia-Turkey-Iran format, a diplomatic source said.

"The joint statement says that the three countries agree, butwho wants to, may also join inparticular, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Qatar," the source told RIA Novosti.

The foreign ministers ofRussia, Iran and Turkey discussed inMoscow onDecember 20 the situation inSyria, including Aleppo. Given the involvement ofall three countries' military officials inthe events inSyria, the defense ministers joined the negotiations.

After the talks, the ministers said it was important toexpand the ceasefire regime inSyria and voiced readiness tobecome the guarantors ofan agreement betweenDamascus and the opposition that was being drafted.

Besides, Russia, Iran and Turkey agreed a joint statement torevive the political process toend the conflict inSyria. The document reaffirms respect forSyria's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Never miss a story again sign upto our Telegram channel and we'll keep you upto speed!
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