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Intra-Syrian talks to resume as soon as feasible - UN

GENEVA, May 26 (KUNA) -- The UN special envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura expressed his aspiration that the next round of the intra-Syrian talks resume as soon as feasible.
Meanwhile, the Syrian peace talks will certainly not resume within the next two to three weeks, de Mistura said in an issued statement by UN his office.
He also mentioned that he has briefed the UNSC, during closed-door consultations, on the outcomes of the International Syria Support Group's (ISSG) first meetings held in Vienna on May 17th.
The UN envoy also informed the UNSC about his intention to start the next round of the UN-mediated talks as soon as feasible, but certainly not within the next two to three weeks.
De Mistura also mentioned that he will maintain close and continuous contact with the Syrian parties, as well as the members of the ISSG before determining the "appropriate time" to reconvene the parties to Geneva. (end) ta.ma