Both allies and opponents of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad agreed to intensify efforts to end the civil war in Syria at the conclusion of the Vienna talks.
Ministers involved in the talks agreed to call on the United Nations to start a process that would work towards a ceasefire and new elections in the region.
Following eight hours of discussions, the ministers agreed on:
Representatives from Iran were also involved with the talks for the first time. The agreements comes as the US announced that it will send 50 special forces troops to Syria to advise rebels supported by Washington.
Ministers involved in the talks agreed to call on the United Nations to start a process that would work towards a ceasefire and new elections in the region.
Following eight hours of discussions, the ministers agreed on:
- Inviting the UN to convene Syria’s government and opposition to launch a new political process that is “credible, inclusive, non-sectarian”
- A new constitution and UN backed elections that involve all Syrians, including members of the diaspora and of all ethnicities.
- Improved access to humanitarian aid for Syrians in and outside the country
- Working with the UN to explore modalities for and implementation of a nationwide ceasefire.
Representatives from Iran were also involved with the talks for the first time. The agreements comes as the US announced that it will send 50 special forces troops to Syria to advise rebels supported by Washington.