Parties at Syria Peace Conference Agree to Basis For Negotiations
Opposition spokesperson calls it a "positive step forward"
The Syrian government and the opposition delegation attending peace talks in Geneva say they have agreed to use a 2012 "Geneva communique" as a basis for negotiations.
Both sides, on Wednesday, announced their willingness to use the document, although there is disagreement over the next step in talks.
One provision in the communique calls for the creation of a transitional governing body. Negotiators say the opposition wants to start talks by focusing on this provision while the government wants to address it near the end of talks.
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