Lavrov and Cavusoglu discuss preparations for Syrian talks in Astana

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu held phone talks to discuss preparations for Syrian reconciliation talks in Kazakhstan, the Russian Foreign Ministry said today.

"The ministers discussed preparations for the third international meeting on Syria in Astana and the implementation of agreements related to upholding the ceasefire and establish an effective intra-Syrian negotiation process," Sputnik cited the ministry as saying.