Capital of Kazakhstan has resumed talks the representatives of the Syrian government and opposition groups.
Iran, Russia and Turkey brokered talks began on Thursday.
UN-sponsored peace talks in Geneva on 23 February before the meeting took place. Astana the second meeting of the Geneva talks is seen as a warm-up. At the meeting, the two sides are unlikely to meet face to face. However, all participants are expected to hold a plenary session.Syria's ambassador to the UN, Bashar al-Jaafari, who is leading the delegation. Saudi-backed rebel group will be led by the leader of the rebel group Islam Muhammad alusa.
