Assad: Syria ready for diplomatic settlement of Syrian crisis
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, May 18, IRNA -- Syrian President Bashar Assad on Thursday voiced preparedness for undertaking diplomatic settlement of Syrian crisis.
He made the remarks in meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Sochi. The meeting was also attended by the Russian foreign and defense ministers.
Assad further noted that the country's situation has become more stable compared to the past.
Putin, for his part, congratulated Syrian Army's success in fighting terrorist groups.
Both sides stressed the need for preparing necessary conditions for pushing political process in Syria.
More details about the high-profile meeting are yet to be released.
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