Syrian opposition intends to reach lasting ceasefire

Syrian armed opposition at Astana negotiations on Syria aims at reaching a lasting ceasefire, delegation head, Free Syrian Army Chief of Staff Ahmed Berry, told Sputnik.

“We have arrived here to reach crucial aims. First of all, to establish a ceasefire — not a temporary, but a lasting one,” Berry said.

Another principal objective, he added, is an agreement on detainees and prisoners release.