Mogherini, De Misturaa discuss latest developments in Syria

BRUSSELS, June 28 (KUNA) -- European Union High Representative Federica Mogherini met Brussels Thursday with the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, to discuss the latest developments as regards the Syria crisis as well as the ongoing work in Geneva for the resumption of the political process.
They discussed the worrying escalation of violence in South West Syria, which is leading to tens of thousands people being displaced, is endangering the security of neighboring countries and also risking to place further obstacles in the way of the UN-led political negotiations, said Mogherini's office in a statement.
The EU reiterated its call for an immediate cessation of hostilities, respect of the de-escalation agreement and unhindered, safe and sustainable humanitarian access to the people in need as well as protection of humanitarian personnel.
On his part, de Mistura informed Mogherini about the results of his recent meetings with the Astana guarantors (Russia, Iran and Turkey) and the work towards the creation of a Constitutional Committee to restart talks in Geneva. (end) nk.mt