Russia: Idleb Agreement stresses fighting terrorism in Syria

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Tehran, Sept 18, IRNA -- Russia's Representative at the UN Vasily Nebenzya said that the agreement on Idleb in Sochi emphasizes the fight against terrorism in Syria and that Syrians have the right to decide the future of their country according to UNSC resolution no. 2254.

At a UNSC session discussing on the situation in Syria, Nebenzya said that it is not acceptable to provide humanitarian assistance selectively and that Washington continues to prevent aid from entering al-Rukban Camp, SANA reported.

Meanwhile, Syria has welcomed the agreement on Idleb Province announced Monday in the Russian city of Sochi, stressing that it was an outcome of intensive consultations between it and the Russian Federation with complete coordination between the two countries.

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