TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic welcomes talks among different sides of the Syrian crisis, IRNA quoted an informed Iranian source as saying on Tuesday.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran does not oppose a four-sided meeting with the presence of France, Iran, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey,” said the source.

The source said meetings among different sides of the conflict would facilitate peace talks between the Syrian government and opposition groups.

The source also lauded the Astana talks, saying that they were aimed at reducing tension and promoting sustainable peace in Syria.

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