Good to see you. We are all obviously following very closely the developments in Syria, and the situation is changing by the minute. So, while I'm addressing you, things are changing inside of Syria.

 I have had quite a few meetings already today, and I will have a few more meetings and then also tomorrow. And there may be an opportunity to get back to you also tomorrow. I will just now read a statement and hopefully we will be able to communicate a little bit more.

I have just met the ministers of Iran, Russia and Türkiye together, and I've also had consultations with representatives from the United States, France, Great Britain, Germany and the European Union, and I am continuing extensive consultations.

I have called for urgent political talks in Geneva to implement Security Council resolution 2254. I'm pleased to say that the ministers and all I'm talking to are backing this call. My hope is that I will be able to announce a date for this very soon.

The need for an orderly political transition has never been more urgent starting with the urgent formation of inclusive and credible transitional arrangements in Syria. For this we need an urgent serious process fundamentally different from what has gone on before. This must be the start of a process that leads to the realization of the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people and the restoration of the sovereignty, independence, and unity, and territorial integrity of Syria.

I reiterate my call for de-escalation, for calm, for the avoidance of bloodshed, and the protection of civilians in line with international humanitarian law. That is my message today. And as I said I hope to see you again tomorrow. No questions for now.