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.

Julie Bishop has hailed the progress of international talks to resolve the Syrian crisis. (AAP)

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.