16/03/2020
On Saturday, 16 March 2020, Randa Kassis, President of the Astana Platform, met in Paris with Joel D. Rayburn, United States Special Envoy for Syria.
The meeting provided an opportunity for an in-depth exchange of views on the Syrian crisis and the political process required to bring about a sustainable resolution. Both parties recognised the urgent necessity of advancing a political settlement that ensures stability, respects the plural nature of Syrian society, and creates the conditions for lasting peace.
A convergence of perspectives emerged regarding the importance of supporting the efforts of the new United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen. The two sides emphasised the value of his constructive and balanced approach as a framework for moving forward and reaffirmed the need for international cooperation in assisting his mission.