ISTANBUL, February 27. /TASS/. The meeting where Russian and US delegations are expected to discuss embassy issues will take place at the Istanbul residence of the US consul general, a TASS correspondent reported.

The situation in the area is currently calm as journalists from various countries are gathering in front of the residence.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said earlier that "diplomats and high-level experts will meet to discuss systemic problems." Moscow expects the meeting to make it clear how capable the parties are of moving forward quickly and effectively.

Prior to the meeting, Moscow and Washington held two rounds of preliminary technical consultations.