Bishop hails progress at Syria talks

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has hailed the progress of international talks to resolve the Syrian humanitarian crisis and conflict.

Syrian children on the outskirts of Damascus — Julie Bishop has hailed the progress of international talks to resolve the Syrian crisis. (AAP)

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Published 18 May 2016 8:16am

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Foreign Minister Julie Bishop insists diplomats have made some progress on resolving the Syrian humanitarian crisis and plans for a permanent ceasefire and political solution.

Ms Bishop is taking part in Australia's first International Syria Support Group meeting on Tuesday in Vienna co-chaired by US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

"This meeting has been worthwhile," Ms Bishop told the Nine Network, but added there was still a long way to go.

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