Meeting on Syria in Astana format
1 Syria The representatives of Russia, Iran and Turkey jointly announced after the 16th International Meeting on Syria in the Astana format that the guarantor countries of the Astana process called on Israel to stop the military attacks on Syria. The parties condemned "the on-going Israeli military attacks on Syria which violate the international law, international humanitarian law, the sovereignty of Syria and nearby countries. It threatens the stability and security of the region, and it must stop". The parties added that the Syrian conflict has no military solution. 2 Syria The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Syria, Ayman Susan, stated at a press conference after the 16th international meeting on Syria in the Astana format that Turkey is supporting the terrorist organizations in Syria, and thus - Turkey isn’t worthy of being a country-guarantor of the Astana process for the Syrian peace settlement. According to the deputy minister, Turkey is trying to assimilate Syria. He added that the American and Turkish occupation of Syria is prolonging the Syrian conflict, the suffering of the Syrians, and the upsetting of the stability in the region. Ayman Susan called on the international community "to make efforts to put an end to this illegitimate presence". He also thanked Russia and Iran for their active and constructive role in the Syrian settlement. 3 Syria Alexander Lavrentyev, the Special Representative of the Russian President for the Syrian Settlement, stated at a press conference after the 16th international meeting on Syria in the Astana format that Moscow can see slow stabilization of the situation in Syria. It is still necessary to continue the fight against the terrorist groups on the territory of Syria until they are completely destroyed. He added that the fight against the terrorists must continue despite the calls of a number of European countries to introduce a ceasefire on a national scale, since the terrorist threat still persists. 4 Iraq - The USA The US Embassy in Baghdad came under rocket fire on Thursday night - the ’Al Arabiya’ TV reported. It was noted that the air defense systems did their job. Two rockets were launched at the embassy. The air defenses managed to shoot down 1 rocket. The other rocket fell outside the specially protected "green zone" of Baghdad, where government buildings and foreign diplomatic missions, including the US embassy, are located. 5 Afghanistan The US State Department Press Officer Ned Price stated that the Iranian negotiations with the Taliban and Afghan politicians could play a constructive role. According to Ned Price, neighbors of Afghanistan and countries in the region "need to use their influence in a positive and constructive way that promotes peace and supports the people of Afghanistan". Earlier, the Afghan ’Tolo News TV’ channel reported that the 3-way meeting in Tehran is being held under the patronage and with the personal participation of the Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif. 6 Haiti The head of the Haitian National Police, Leon Charles, stated that 4 mercenaries, involved in the assassination of the Haitian President Jovenel Moise, were killed. 2 were detained. The Haitian President Jovenel Moise was killed in a mercenary attack on his residence on Tuesday night. During the attack, the first lady was injured, and taken to a hospital. The Prime Minister of Haiti, Claude Joseph, stated that "the security situation in the country is under control of the Haitian National Police and the Haitian Forces". Martial law was introduced in the country for 15 days. Constantine Reztsov, specially for the ANNA NEWS.
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