Russia Opens Talks Centre at Hmeymim Air Base in Syria
A coordination centre to facilitate talks between opposing parties in Syria has been opened at Russia’s Hmeymim air base in the country, the Russian Defence Ministry said on February 23, “Armenpress” reports citing Dailymail website.
“In accordance with the Russian-American agreements from Feb. 22 on the cessation of hostilities in Syria, to implement a monitoring mechanism for the ceasefire a coordination centre has been opened for the reconciliation of warring parties,” Russian news agencies quoted ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov as saying.
Konashenkov said the centre’s purpose was to facilitate talks between the Syrian government and opposition representatives, excluding Islamic State and the Nusra Front.
