TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia, and Turkey have united to discuss the ongoing crisis in Syria.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly summit in New York, where Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan convened for a trilateral discussion.

Held on Saturday morning, this meeting focused on the ongoing Astana Process, which aims to foster diplomatic resolutions to the Syrian crisis. During their discussions, the ministers expressed strong disapproval of the Israeli regime's military actions in the region, noting them as a blatant violation of international law.

According to a statement released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, the ministers highlighted the detrimental effects of the escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the unrest in Lebanon, stressing how these issues further complicate the already fragile situation in Syria.

During the meeting, Fidan expressed Turkey’s ongoing support for reviving the political process in Syria and stressed the significance of the Astana Process in achieving peace and stability.

The Astana Platform, involving Turkey, Russia, and Iran, has been central to efforts aimed at de-escalating the conflict in Syria since it was established.

A recent meeting reaffirmed the platform’s role in promoting peace and preventing further deterioration of the humanitarian and political situation in the region.