Lavrov: Invitations to Astana talks on Syria do not exclude US possible participation

The form of invitations to Syria talks in Astana does not exclude the possibility of US participation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday.


"I can say frankly that the form, in which invitations are sent, allows ensuring the participation of all who are mentioned in public statements, including US representatives," the foreign minister said.

The Russian foreign minister thus commented on a statement by Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif about the participation of US representatives in Syria consultations in Astana.
[tass.com]
18/1/17
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