27 Jul 2018 20:04

Bogdanov, Syrian ambassador discuss Syrian settlement in light of preparations for 'Astana-format' meeting in Sochi - Russian Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW. July 27 (Interfax) - Russian Presidential Envoy for the Middle East and North Africa and Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov has discussed the Syrian settlement with Syrian Ambassador in Moscow Riad Haddad, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

"During the conversation, the parties exchanged views on a range of issues of the Syrian settlement in light of preparations for the tenth international meeting on Syria in the Astana format to take place in Sochi on July 30-31," the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

The meeting took place at the Syrian ambassador's request, it said.