Syria talks heat up: Russia, Türkiye, Iran, and Qatar set for crucial Doha meeting

The foreign ministers of Iran, Türkiye, Russia, and Qatar are likely to meet next week in Doha to continue discussions on the ongoing crisis in Syria. 

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed this, stating that the consultations would resume within the framework of the Astana process, Caliber.Az reports via Iranian media. 

He also mentioned that a meeting of the four countries could be arranged in Doha in the coming days.

Araqchi made this announcement after holding talks with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in Ankara. The Iranian foreign minister remarked that while Tehran and Ankara may have differences, there is agreement between the two nations on key regional issues. He emphasized their shared stance that Syria should not become a haven for militants, as it could further destabilize the region. Fidan agreed, stating that both countries are aligned in their efforts to cooperate in the fight against terrorism.

Earlier, on November 30, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had a phone call with Fidan to discuss the situation in Syria. Both parties underscored the importance of coordinating joint actions to stabilize Syria and agreed that the Astana framework should be applied in this context.

On December 2, the Syrian Army, in cooperation with Russian Aerospace Forces, reported eliminating more than 400 militants in Aleppo and Idlib provinces. Syrian forces continue to carry out air and missile strikes on militant positions in these areas. On December 1, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stated that Syria, with the help of its allies, is determined to defeat the militants and will achieve this through force.

Previously, on November 28, it was reported that rebels had launched a major attack in Aleppo and Idlib. In response, the Syrian Army began to repel the assault, causing significant damage to the militants' equipment and manpower.

By Tamilla Hasanova