YEREVAN, MARCH 14, ARMENPRESS. The third round of talks over Syria has kicked off in Astana on March 14, RIA Novosti reported.

A number of bilateral and trilateral consultations are expected. Currently the meeting is being held between the Russian delegation and UN representatives.

The US delegation is represented by the US Ambassador to Kazakhstan and the representative from Washington. Turkey and Iran are represented by Deputy Ministers.

Issues related to the exchange of captives and creation of a working group on demining of humanitarian units will be discussed at the Astana meeting.

Earlier it was reported the Syrian armed opposition will not take part in the Astana talks.