The Syrian government on Tuesday accepted the terms of a ceasefire deal announced by the United States and Russia, a foreign ministry statement said.

The Syrian government on Tuesday accepted the terms of a ceasefire deal announced by the United States and Russia, a foreign ministry statement said.

The statement said the government would stop armed operations but would "continue counter-terrorism efforts" against the Takfiri group, ISIL, Al-Qaeda and affiliated groups.

The deal was announced on Monday by Moscow and Washington and excludes ISIL and Al-Qaeda.

"To guarantee that the cessation of hostilities will successfully start on the set date of Saturday, February 27, the Syrian government is ready to continue coordinating with Russia to determine the areas and armed groups that will fall under this ceasefire," the statement said.

It said the armed forces reserved the right to respond to any attack by anti-government militant groups.