Russian top diplomat, Israeli defense minister discuss situation in Syria by phone
Russian Politics & Diplomacy
February 06, 2017, 13:07
The sides confirmed their willingness to develop bilateral cooperation
MOSCOW, February 6. /TASS/. On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held a telephone conversation with Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, the two ministers discussed the situation in Syria, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.
"The ministers exchanged views on problems facing the Middle East, focusing on the situation in Syria and the Israeli-Palestinian issue," the statement reads.
Both sides confirmed their willingness to develop multifaceted bilateral cooperation, the statement adds.
The conversation was initiated by Israel.