13 Dec 2016 14:14

Russian first deputy foreign minister, Syrian ambassador discuss Syria, restoration of bilateral relations

MOSCOW. Dec 13 (Interfax) - Russian First Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov and Turkish Ambassador in Moscow Huseyin Dirioz have discussed normalization of Russian-Turkish relations and the Syria situation.

"The sides met to confer on the current situation in Russian-Turkish relations with an emphasis on the steps towards normalization of bilateral contacts. They also exchanged opinions on a number of topical international and regional problems, including the Syria situation and issues pertaining to Russia-NATO relations," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a report published on its website on Tuesday.