(VOVworld) – On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin held telephone conversations with the Iranian and Syrian Presidents and Saudi Arabia’s King about the US-Russian agreement on a ceasefire in Syria.
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| Vladimir Putin spoke to a series of world leaders on both sides of the Syrian conflict as efforts towards a ceasefire continue (Photo: AFP/Getty Images) |
President Putin and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani discussed initiatives and proposals, acknowledging the importance of Russia-Iran cooperation in resolving the Syrian conflict and defeating the Islamic State, al-Nusra, and other terrorist groups listed by the UN. While talking with President Putin, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Syria is ready to support a ceasefire.
In his conversation with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, Putin presented in detail the US-Russian agreement. King Salman praise the agreement and expressed his readiness to cooperate with Russia to make it work.