Delegation of country - Syria truce guarantor does not confirm Damascus and opposition are ready for direct talks in Astana

ASTANA. Jan 23 (Interfax) - A source close to the delegation of a country, which guarantees the Syria truce, does not confirm the agreement on direct negotiations between the Syrian government and the opposition, adding that such efforts have been ongoing.

"An agreement on direct negotiations has yet to be reached; efforts are still being taken to this end," he told Interfax on Monday.

"Hopefully, everyone will attend; no one is ready for this [direct negotiations] so far," he said.