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List of candidates for Syrian constitutional committee may be formed soon, says Putin

The Russian leader added that despite the difficulties, the sides involved in the conflict and peace process have achieved progress

SOCHI, February 14. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin expects a final list of candidates for the Syrian constitutional committee to be formed soon, he said on the outcomes of the Russia-Iran-Turkey summit in Sochi.

"We have carried out active efforts with our Turkish and Iranian partners, our military and diplomatic experts have carried out active consultations both with the Syrian government and with the members of the opposition. It is my pleasure to note that in general, we have achieved progress," he said.

Putin added that despite the difficulties, all sides have continued their work. "It seems to me that in the nearest future, we will be able to state a final result. And the faster we do it, the better," the Russian leader stated.