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Russian envoy, US ambassador discuss Middle East settlement

The sides also discussed the Syrian crisis

MOSCOW, December 8./TASS/. Russian Special Presidential Envoy for the Middle East and the African Countries, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov has discussed with US Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman the prospects of the Middle East settlement following a US statement recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported on Friday.

"During the conversation, the parties exchanged opinions on the Syrian issue, including its humanitarian aspects, development of the situation in Libya and the prospects of the Palestinian-Israeli settlement, including within the context of US President Donald Trump’s statement of December 6, 2017, on recognition of Jerusalem of the capital of the State of Israel," the ministry informed.

The meeting was held at the American side’s request.