MOSCOW, Aug 1: Iran, Russia and Turkey, as guarantor states for a peace process in Syria, have expressed their firm determination to counter any plot aimed at partitioning the Arab country."The Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey confirmed their strong adherence to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Syria," Lavrentiev said.

KATHMANDU, Feb 28: Veteran diplomat Shambhu Ram Simkhada on Monday inaugurated a two-day regional conference on 'Countering Youth Radicalization in South Asia', being organized by the Center for South Asian Studies (CSAS) in cooperation with the Konrad Adenaur Stiftung (KAS) Foundation. The conference being held in Kathmandu brings together experts from all eight SAARC member states.