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Germany not expecting breakthrough on Syria in Vienna
Germany's foreign minister said he did not expect international talks in Vienna to yield a breakthrough on ending the war in Syria.
29 October 2015
Syrian opposition sign joint document in Kazakhstan's Astana
The second round of Syrian talks that kicked off in Kazakhstan's capital Astana on October 2 has ended with a joint declaration.
05 October 2015
Netanyahu, Putin agree plan to avoid Syria clashes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed on a plan to avoid "misunderstandings" in Syria.
22 September 2015
US open to talks with Russia on Syria
The White House said it was open to limited talks with Moscow following the controversial deployment of Russian troops and heavy weapons to war-torn Syria.
18 September 2015
Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister speaks about Syrian talks in Astana
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister has spoken about the Syrian talks held last week in Astana. The talks ended with signing of a joint declaration.
02 June 2015
Syrian opposition groups sign joint document as Syrian talks end in Astana
Syrian opposition groups have signed a joint document after Syrian talks in Astana.
31 May 2015
Syrian talks kick off in Kazakhstan's Astana
Syrian talks have kicked off in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana.
25 May 2015
Nazarbayev talks with Iranian president Rouhani
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has discussed partnership in trade and economy with the President of Iran Hassan Rouhani.
12 May 2015
Xi Jinping visits Kazakhstan
China's General Secretary Xi Jinping visits Kazakhstan to negotiate issues of vital importance for bilateral cooperation.
08 May 2015
Europe-Australia talks over stopping asylum-seeker boats: Abbott
Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Australia and Europe were in talks on how to stop asylum-seeker boats after the success of his government's controversial polices on the issue.
04 May 2015
EU's Mogherini sees 'major role' for Iran in Syria talks
Iran can play a major role in persuading Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to cooperate in peace talks, EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini said.
29 April 2015
Kazakhstan ready to consider providing platform for Syrian talks: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan has confirmed that Syrian opposition representatives appealed asking Nursultan Nazarbayev to provide a platform for dialogue on the Syrian conflict. According to the Ministry, Kazakhstan's involvement is quite possible.
27 April 2015
Syrian opposition proposes holding consultations in Astana to resolve crisis
Syrian opposition wants to invite Kazakhstan to serve as mediator in resolving the conflict in their country.
22 April 2015
Possibility of Nazarbayev, Putin, Lukashenko meeting discussed in Minsk
The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Belarus and Belorussian Foreign Minister met to discuss a possibility of talks between presidents of Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus.
25 February 2015
Russia talks up chances of Iran nuclear deal
Russia voiced confidence that world powers and Iran would be able to reach a comprehensive accord over Tehran's disputed nuclear programme by a June 30 final deadline.
24 February 2015
Zarif, Kerry to hold nuclear talks in Geneva: Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and top US diplomat John Kerry will meet in Geneva this week for talks on Tehran's nuclear programme.
19 February 2015
Nazarbayev discusses Norman meeting in Minsk with Angela Merkel
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has had a phone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss the outcomes of Norman Talks in Minsk, Belarus.
14 February 2015
Ukraine agreement a copy-paste of September Minsk talks: Karin
Kazakh political analyst Yerlan Karin speaks about the deal reached at the Ukraine crisis talks in Minsk.
13 February 2015
Lukashenko informs Nazarbayev on outcomes of Normand Four talk in Minsk
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev and the Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko have discussed the Normand Talk between Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France in Minsk on the phone.
13 February 2015
Stumbling blocks in Ukraine peace plan
The leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France are expected to meet for a summit on a peace plan to end escalating bloodshed in east Ukraine.
11 February 2015