Iran, Russia and Türkiye issue joint declaration on regional matters

Iran, Russia and Türkiye issue joint declaration on regional matters

In the joint declaration, Iran, Russia, and Türkiye condemned the crimes committed by the zionists against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the occupying regime's attacks on Lebanon and Syria.

Iran, Russia, and Türkiye issued a joint declaration on Tuesday within the framework of Astana talks condemning the zionist regime's aggressions towards the Western Asia region and described these actions as a violation of international law.

In the declaration, Iran, Russia, and Türkiye condemned the zionist regime's attacks on Lebanon and the West Bank, along with the genocide in Gaza, and called for a ceasefire.

The aforementioned countries also condemned all military aggression by the occupying regime towards Syria and considered these actions to be in violation of international law.

The three countries also highlighted that the escalation of violence in Western Asia will have adverse effects on the situation in Syria.

Iran, Russia, and Türkiye emphasised the need for UN structures to take measures to help Lebanese refugees who have moved to Syria following the escalation of conflicts.

Iran, Russia, and Türkiye stressed how crucial it is to keep working to normalise relations between Ankara and Damascus.

These countries also expressed their opposition to the continued illegal seizure and transportation of oil and other resources that should rightfully belong to the Syrian people.

The declaration also included the following: "Iran, Russia, and Türkiye agreed to make further efforts to ensure sustainable normalisation of the situation in and around the Idlib de-escalation area, including the humanitarian situation.

They also called on the international community to provide the necessary support to the Syrian refugees and IDPs and reaffirmed their readiness to continue engaging with all relevant parties, including the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other specialised international agencies.

Russia, Iran, and Türkiye agreed to convene the 23rd meeting of the Astana Process in Russia in the first half of 2025."