Mogherini stresses on sparing civilians in Syria's Idlib

BRUSSELS, Sept 19 (KUNA) -- Recent agreement between Turkey and Russia on northwestern Syrian province of Idlib "should guarantee protection of civilians," says the EU High Representative Federica Mogherini.
Mogherini expressed keenness on Syrian civilians' souls during a phone call, held late on Tuesday with Foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu to discuss the latest developments regarding the situation in Syria.
Cavusoglu debriefed the EU High Representative about the agreement reached on Monday by Turkish President Erdogan and Russian President Putin on Idlib, said a statement released by Mohgerini's office.
Stressing that a military offensive in Idlib needs to be avoided and that Astana guarantors have committed to safeguard this last remaining de-escalation zone, Mogherini underlined the importance of the implementation of the agreement. "This should guarantee the protection of civilian lives and infrastructure, enable humanitarian access and provide basis for the renewal of the political process under the auspices of the UN and Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura, with a view of an inclusive, credible and sustainable political solution for Syria," it added. (end) nk.rk