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Iran, Russia, and Turkey Fail to Reach an Agreement on Syria

The three-way talks between the foreign ministers of Iran, Russia, and Turkey over creating a committee to draft the new constitution of Syria ended without any result. However, the three agreed to have another summit in April in order to start the peace process in Syria.

According to Reuters, the three ministers were not able to agree on the combination of the “constitutional committee” suggested by the United Nations. This summit was planned and held by the United Nations.

The Syrian government and its opposition who want to overthrown Assad, each have provided a list of 50 people to be on the constitutional committee. It was reported that the main disagreement is over Assad’s list.

Iran and Russia are supporters of the Assad regime. But Turkey has had some harsh and different positions and even supported the anti-Assad forces.

A year ago, president Erdogan of Turkey called Bashar Assad a terrorist, and said starting the peace process is impossible as long as Assad is in power.

However, last Sunday, the Turkish foreign minister said that if a democratic election is held in Syria, Turkey and other countries will cooperate with the Assad government.

The Syrian civil war started in 2011 and has led to hundreds of thousands of casualties and millions misplaced.

 

 

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