UN: Russia-Iran-Turkey statement useful

The joint statement of Russia, Iran and Turkey on Syria is useful for the resumption of the intra-Syria talks in Geneva on February 8, UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura told Sputnik news agency on Wednesday.

"I welcome the joint statement and find it helpful in promoting the resumption of intra-Syrian talks in Geneva on the 8 of February," de Mistura said commenting on the statement issued by the sides following the talks in Moscow on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, the foreign and defense ministers of Russia, Iran and Turkey met in Moscow to discuss the situation in Syria, including Aleppo. The countries agreed on a joint statement on the revival of the political process to end the conflict in Syria. The document confirmed the respect of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Syria as a multi-ethnic, multi-religious, democratic and secular State.

Source: MENA