4 Nov 2012 20:58

Russia may join tripartite Syrian settlement format proposed by Turkey - diplomat

CAIRO. Nov 4 (Interfax) - Moscow is ready to take part in the Ankara-proposed tripartite format of the Syrian peace process involving Russia, Turkey and Iran, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov told reporters on Sunday.

"We welcome any formats and are prepared to join this Troika as, in our opinion, any dialogue formats and models of communication and exchange of opinions are positive and suitable for sharing our views and forecasts and for finding mutually acceptable solutions to the extremely difficult problems Syria has encountered," he said.