The Kazakhstan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is closely monitoring the situation in Syria but is hesitant to offer mediation in negotiations at this time, said Aybek Smadiyarov, a representative of the ministry, Report informs via Kazakhstani media.

“It is too early to talk about Syria negotiations in Astana; we are observing the situation,” he stated.

The armed conflict in Syria has been ongoing since 2011, with the Astana format peace process launched in 2017. The most recent round of talks took place on December 7, 2024, in Doha, Qatar.