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Progress at the Syria peace talks in Geneva has been slow but forms a basis on which the two sides can build.
UN Syria envoy Lakhdar Brahimi has said that progress at the Syria peace talks in Geneva has been slow but forms a basis on which the two sides can build.
"I observed a little bit of common ground, perhaps more than the two sides themselves realise or recognise," he told reporters.
The government and opposition discussed humanitarian issues and a future political settlement.
Another round of talks has been scheduled for 10 February.
The opposition has agreed to take part, but the government needs to consult first with Damascus, Mr Brahimi said.
"Progress is very slow indeed, but the sides have engaged in an acceptable manner," he said, quoting from a prepared statement.
"This is a very modest beginning, but it is a beginning on which we can build."
The two sides had become used to sitting in the same room, Mr Brahimi added.
"There have been moments when one side has even acknowledged the concerns and difficulties of the other side."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-25983181
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