Lavrov, Kerry discussed actions to ensure ceasefire in Syria

17 августа, 2016 10:03

Dushanbe, 17.08.2016. /NIAT “Khovar”/. In telephone conversation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has discussed with US Secretary of State John Kerry coordinated actions to fight terrorists in Syria and to ensure cessation of hostilities, TASS news agency reported citing Russian Foreign Ministry.
The two diplomats «continued discussing the situation in Syria with an accent on the situation in Aleppo, where with the Russian support the government forces carry out a large-scale humanitarian operation,» the ministry said.
«They discussed in detail preparations for practical implementation of the agreements reached during a visit of John Kerry to Moscow on July 15, regarding coordinated action in fight against terrorist groups in Syria and to ensure the regime of cessation of hostilities,» the ministry added.
The ministry said the telephone conversation was initiated by the US.

17 августа, 2016 10:03

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