28 Oct 2016 14:25

Russia set to continue interaction with Syria, Iran in trilateral format - Lavrov

MOSCOW. Oct 28 (Interfax) - Russia deems the trilateral format of interaction with Syria and Iran at the level of foreign ministers to be relevant and intends to carry it on, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

"I believe this format has proven its relevance. We will continue to use it," Lavrov said at a joint press conference with the Syrian and Iranian foreign ministers in Moscow on Friday after trilateral negotiations.

"I think that our busy agenda has made it possible to discuss crucial aspects of bilateral relations between Russia and Iran and between Russia and Syria, in addition to the most pressing issues of the settlement in and around Syria," Lavrov said.