Syrian Armed Opposition Takes Part in Meetings at Astana Talks – Kazakh FM

Syria’s armed opposition's representatives are taking part in negotiations meetings at Astana talks on Syria settlement.

"The representatives of the Syrian armed opposition also participate in the negotiations, in meetings. They are already here," Zhainakov told reporters.

He added that the meetings are attended by "representatives of the Syrian armed position, including the Northern and Southern Fronts."

In addition, Zhainakov stressed that it is expected that all delegations would take part in the plenary session scheduled for 10:00 GMT on Wednesday.

"It is expected that all parties to the talks will participate [in the plenary session] … What [agreements] will be adopted at the session is now under discussion at bilateral meetings," Zhainakov said.

Zhainakov also gave an affirmative answer to the question whether the observer states would attend the plenary meeting.