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Kazakhstan-Astana Talks
Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan - Dec 11, 2019 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of exterior of Rixos President Astana Hotel, venue for 14th round of Astana talks on Syria
2. Meeting in progress
3. Representatives from Iran at meeting
4. Representatives from Russia at meeting
5. Representatives from Turkey at meeting
6. Representatives from Syria at meeting
7. Representatives from Syrian Opposition at meeting
8. SOUNDBITE (Russian) Alexander Lavrentiev, Russian President's Special Envoy to Syria:
"We think (the illegal oil mining) was initiated by the United States. We strongly oppose such practices. No country has the right to plunder assets of other countries. This is unacceptable. Let alone it is by illegal means. No matter it is for whose benefit, whose account the income (from the sale of oil) is remitted to, we cannot allow the loss of assets of the Syrian government."
9. Various of meeting in progress
10. Camera crew
Iran, Russia and Turkey on Wednesday adopted a joint statement on Syria at the 14th round of Astana talks held on Tuesday and Wednesday in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.
The statement said "Iran, Russia and Turkey, as guarantor countries of the Astana format, confirmed their continued commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria."
The three guarantor countries rejected all illegal self-government initiatives under the pretext of combating terrorism, and expressed their determination to resist separatist plans aimed at undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria and threatening the national security of neighboring countries, the statement said.
The three sides expressed their opposition to the illegal seizure and distribution of income from the sale of oil which belongs to Syria.
"We think (the illegal oil mining) was initiated by the United States. We strongly oppose such practices. No country has the right to plunder assets of other countries. This is unacceptable. Let alone it is by illegal means. No matter it is for whose benefit, whose account the income (from the sale of oil) is remitted to, we cannot allow the loss of assets of the Syrian government," said Alexander Lavrentiev, Russian President's Special Envoy to Syria, at the meeting.
In the statement, the three countries expressed their concerns over the increasing terrorist activities in the Syrian province of Idlib, adding that they have reviewed in detail the situation in the Idlib de-escalation area and highlighted the necessity of establishing calm on the ground.
Lavrentiev disclosed that the Russian side had recently obtained information on the activities of the White Helmets, which is officially known as Syria Civil Defense, in Idlib Province, and pointed out that the organization's actions to stir up trouble and create opposition have caused the regional instability and endangered the interests of all mankind.
The three countries said they would continue cooperation in eliminating terrorist groups in Syria, including the Islamic State, Al-Nusra Front, and other terrorist groups as designated by the United Nations.
The guarantor countries said they would take measures to ensure that the civilians in both the Idlib de-escalation zone and the surrounding area were protected.
The statement said the next international meeting on Syria in the "Astana format" will be held in Nur-Sultan in March 2020.
The 14th round of talks on Syria was attended by Iran, Turkey and Russia, as well as representatives of the Syrian government and the opposition. Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and the United Nations were also present as observers.
The process toward a peaceful settlement in Syria, also known as the Astana process, was launched in January 2017 by Russia, Iran and Turkey in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, which has been renamed Nur-Sultan.
Kazakhstan-Astana Talks
Dateline : Dec 11, 2019
Location : Kazakhstan
Duration : 1'42
Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan - Dec 11, 2019 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of exterior of Rixos President Astana Hotel, venue for 14th round of Astana talks on Syria
2. Meeting in progress
3. Representatives from Iran at meeting
4. Representatives from Russia at meeting
5. Representatives from Turkey at meeting
6. Representatives from Syria at meeting
7. Representatives from Syrian Opposition at meeting
8. SOUNDBITE (Russian) Alexander Lavrentiev, Russian President's Special Envoy to Syria:
"We think (the illegal oil mining) was initiated by the United States. We strongly oppose such practices. No country has the right to plunder assets of other countries. This is unacceptable. Let alone it is by illegal means. No matter it is for whose benefit, whose account the income (from the sale of oil) is remitted to, we cannot allow the loss of assets of the Syrian government."
9. Various of meeting in progress
10. Camera crew
Iran, Russia and Turkey on Wednesday adopted a joint statement on Syria at the 14th round of Astana talks held on Tuesday and Wednesday in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.
The statement said "Iran, Russia and Turkey, as guarantor countries of the Astana format, confirmed their continued commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria."
The three guarantor countries rejected all illegal self-government initiatives under the pretext of combating terrorism, and expressed their determination to resist separatist plans aimed at undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria and threatening the national security of neighboring countries, the statement said.
The three sides expressed their opposition to the illegal seizure and distribution of income from the sale of oil which belongs to Syria.
"We think (the illegal oil mining) was initiated by the United States. We strongly oppose such practices. No country has the right to plunder assets of other countries. This is unacceptable. Let alone it is by illegal means. No matter it is for whose benefit, whose account the income (from the sale of oil) is remitted to, we cannot allow the loss of assets of the Syrian government," said Alexander Lavrentiev, Russian President's Special Envoy to Syria, at the meeting.
In the statement, the three countries expressed their concerns over the increasing terrorist activities in the Syrian province of Idlib, adding that they have reviewed in detail the situation in the Idlib de-escalation area and highlighted the necessity of establishing calm on the ground.
Lavrentiev disclosed that the Russian side had recently obtained information on the activities of the White Helmets, which is officially known as Syria Civil Defense, in Idlib Province, and pointed out that the organization's actions to stir up trouble and create opposition have caused the regional instability and endangered the interests of all mankind.
The three countries said they would continue cooperation in eliminating terrorist groups in Syria, including the Islamic State, Al-Nusra Front, and other terrorist groups as designated by the United Nations.
The guarantor countries said they would take measures to ensure that the civilians in both the Idlib de-escalation zone and the surrounding area were protected.
The statement said the next international meeting on Syria in the "Astana format" will be held in Nur-Sultan in March 2020.
The 14th round of talks on Syria was attended by Iran, Turkey and Russia, as well as representatives of the Syrian government and the opposition. Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and the United Nations were also present as observers.
The process toward a peaceful settlement in Syria, also known as the Astana process, was launched in January 2017 by Russia, Iran and Turkey in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, which has been renamed Nur-Sultan.
ID : 8129747
Published : 2019-12-12 11:40
Last Modified : 2019-12-12 18:41:00
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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