Iran, Russia discuss Syria crisis in Moscow
By Trend
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan and
his Russian counterpart, Sergei Shoigu, held meeting on the
sidelines of the Sixth Moscow Conference on International
Security.
The sides discussed bilateral ties as well as regional issues
including the ongoing crisis in Syria during the meeting, Mehr news
agency reported on April 27.
The two ministers underlined the necessity of establishing
sustainable security and peace in Syria as soon as possible.
They also stressed importance of maintaining Syria’s national
sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Dehqan and Shoigu also discussed the ways to bolster the
implementation of the ceasefire which has been in place across
Syria since last December, stressing that ground should be prepared
for easier aid deliveries to violence-stricken Syrians.
The Iranian minister also took part in a trilateral meeting with
Russian and Syrian counterparts, Sergei Shoigu and Fahd Jassem
al-Freij.
The three ministers called for closer trilateral cooperation in the
battle against terrorism, emphasizing the need to keep up the fight
until the eradication of violence and terror threats.
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