LONDON: Syria peace talks succeeded as US and Russia announced ‘cessation of hostilities’ in Syria that will start from 27 February but it does not include militant groups like ISIS and al-Nusra Front.
US President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart discussed the agreement on phone and claimed to change the political and economic situation of Syria.
UN Chief Ban ki-Moon welcomed the announcement and urged both countries to implement the terms of agreement.
US and Russia will discuss the agreement terms with parties on Friday which will be effective at midnight.
US Secretary of State John Kerry claimed that there are significant challenges ahead and all parties have to accept the deal to reduce violence in Syria.
The announcement came a day after a deadliest attack in Damascus in which 134 people were killed.
US and Russia are backing opposite sides in the Syrian civil war.
Russia and Iran are supporting Syrian army while rebels are supported by US, Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
UN envoy Staffan De Mistura attempted to hold peace talks between Syrian government and Opposition which was postponed till 25 Feb.
A peace process meeting was also held in Munich in which 17 nations participated to support Syria’s peace program.
Syria’s main economic part Aleppo has been occupied by Syrian army which is leading to a mass humanitarian crises due to lack of food and basic needs.
More than a quarter of a million people have been killed and half population of country has become homeless in this 5 year old civil war.