Start of Syria talks in Astana pushed back one day February 15, 2017 - 10:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Talks on the Syrian crisis involving Russia, Iran, and Turkey that were due to start in the Kazakh capital, Astana, on Wednesday, February 15 have been delayed by one day, Kazakhstan's foreign ministry said without explaining the reason for the delay, Reuters says. Syrian rebels cast doubt on Monday over whether they would attend the talks, accusing Russia of failing to get Damascus to comply fully with a ceasefire or take any confidence-building steps. Kazakhstan, Moscow's close political ally, said last week the two-day talks, to which United Nations special envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, had also been invited, would focus on consolidating the Syrian ceasefire. Delegations of the Damascus government and the rebels attended the previous round of talks in Astana in January but refused to negotiate directly with each other or sign any documents. A new round of U.N.-backed peace talks is due to begin in Geneva next week.  Top stories Akçam worked with experts and students on a repository comprised of Genocide survivor and Krikor Guerguerian’s collection. At least 20 people were killed, scores others injured when a car exploded in al-Qa’im town near the borders with Syria. "Germany wants to help find peaceful solutions," the chancellor told journalists in the Azerbaijani capital. Manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries, the UAV in question is a medium-altitude long-endurance reconnaissance drone.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Armenia, Hong Kong establish mutual visa-free regime  According to the document, relations between Armenia and China and the dynamics of cooperation consistently progress.Marriott mulls opening new hotels in Armenia Marriott is considering to open more hotels in Armenia, President of Marriott International Arne Sorenson has revealed.Xiaomi unveils video detailing its double folding phone (video) Unlike other foldable phones that have been revealed recently, this certainly looks a more practical use for the technology.Peskov: No meeting with Armenian PM listed in Putin’s schedule No meeting with Nikol Pashinyan is listed in the work schedule of Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Peskov said. |
