Putin and Erdogan emphasize need to strengthen Syrian ceasefire

19 апреля, 2017 11:01

DUSHANBE, 19.04.2017. /NIAT “Khovar”/. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have emphasized the need to strengthen the Syrian ceasefire during Tuesday’s telephone conversation, TASS reports citing the statement of the Kremlin press service.

According to the source, Putin congratulated Erdogan on successfully conducting the constitutional referendum.

«The two leaders exchanged views on the situation in Syria emphasizing the need to strengthen the Syrian ceasefire and facilitate the Astana and Geneva intra-Syrian talks. They once again pointed out that an impartial international investigation into the alleged chemical attack in Syria’s Idlib Governorate was important,» the statement reads.

Besides, the Russian and Turkish presidents also discussed pressing issues related to the development of bilateral relations and agreed to continue contacts.

19 апреля, 2017 11:01

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