Turkish, Russian, Syrian, Iranian foreign ministers likely to meet in early May in Moscow

ANKARA (AA) – A meeting between foreign ministers of Türkiye, Russia, Iran, and Syria is likely to be held in early May in Moscow, Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu said on Monday.

“We think it will happen in a period like the beginning of May, according to the preliminary information we received from the Russians. It will be in Moscow … It is currently scheduled for early May,” Cavusoglu said in an interview broadcast live on Turkish broadcaster A Haber.

Cavusoglu said the issue was also discussed during Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to Ankara last Friday.

All these talks aim to guarantee Syria’s border and territorial integrity, he added.

Stressing the need for a permanent solution to rebuild Syria, the minister said: “A lasting peace is important for all of us.”

Cavusoglu also said that in the upcoming meeting, the four ministers may also prepare for a possible leaders’ summit.

Last December, defense ministers and intelligence chiefs of Türkiye, Russia, and the Syrian regime met in Moscow and agreed to continue tripartite meetings to ensure stability in Syria and the wider region.

Iran was also included in the talks, with Türkiye previously saying that Ankara would be “pleased if Iran is involved in this process.”