Russian Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov , discussed with the Syrian Ambassador in Moscow, Dr. Bashar al-Jaafari, developments in and around Syria ,focusing on resolving the crisis there.
“ Moscow is ready to continue making the necessary efforts to advance constructive dialogue between Damascus and its regional environment based on the principles of unconditional respect for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity,” Russian Foreign Ministry quoted Bogdanov as saying Monday during his meeting with al-Jaafari .
The ministry pointed out that the meeting also dealt with some practical issues of bilateral cooperation, including the schedule of future contacts, adding that Bogdanov congratulated Ambassador al-Jaafari on the Independence Day on its 77th anniversary.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency