KONYA (AA) - Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said he spoke to US and French counterparts on phone about preparations for a planned international peace conference on Syria, as well as latest developments in the country.
Speaking at a Eid celebration in the central province of Konya, Davutoglu said he once again told US Secretary of State John Kerry and French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius that the international community should fulfill its responsibility as soon as possible.
He added his diplomacy would accelerate in the days following the Eid.
Asked about the date for the conference, dubbed as the Geneva II, was not determined yet, adding efforts continued to hold it in November.
Davutoglu also said that it was distressing to see attacks continue in Syria despite the Eid.
About the abducted Turkish pilots in Lebanon, Davutoglu said Monday he expressed his sorrow to Lebanese prime minister Najib Miqati and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on phone that the pilots are away from home during the Eid.
He also emphasized that they were continuously putting effort for the pilots to arrive home safely and that they were in continuous contact Lebanese authorities.
Two Turkish Airlines pilots, who were abducted since August 9 in Lebanon, appeared Monday on Lebanese TV channel in good health.
