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Turkey, Iran and Russia say to speed up efforts for calm in Syria
The leaders of Turkey, Iran and Russia said on Wednesday they were determined to speed up efforts to ensure calm on the ground in Syria, and to protect civilians in de-escalation areas, according to a joint statement.
Putin praises Iran-Russia cooperation on Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani to discuss the international situation, primarily in the region.
Iran, Russia, Turkey issue joint statement on Syria settlement In a joint statement issued Wed. at Ankara summit, presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey that the Astana format had been the only effective international initiative that had helped reduce violence across Syria.
Astana talks only successful initiative for peace in Syria: Irans Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is on an official visit to Turkey to participate in a trilateral meeting with his Russian and Turkish counterparts on the Syrian crisis, said the Astana peace process has been the only successful initiative for war-hit Syria.
Iran considering direct import of Pakistani rice: Ex FM
Irans head of Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharazi says the Islamic Republic is looking for the ways to import rice from Pakistan directly, local media reported on Monday.
Def. min.: Iran opposes any kind of aggression against Syria
Iran opposes any aggression against any nations such as Syria, according to Iranian defense minister, adding that Syrias territorial integrity and national sovereignty must be respected.
NAM discusses change in UN structure
Iranian Deputy FM Dehghani, who is in Baku discussing the NAM document with representatives from NAM member states, said that changing UN structure is one of the main areas of discussions in Baku.