The four leaders, in an official statement, noted that the political process must be "inclusive, Syrian-led and Syrian-owned," and stressed the UN's role as a facilitator while calling for the active participation of Syrian parties.
Prior to the new talks, Damascus has declined the UN formulation of a list of participants for a constitutional committee that is expected to be formed in order to advance the political process in Syria.
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In addition, last week, UN Special Envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura had an open and earnest discussion on the Syrian settlement with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moualem in Damascus.
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