Turkish-Russian officials discuss Syria, Libya

August 04 2021 11:21:32

Turkish-Russian officials discuss Syria, Libya

ANKARA

Officials from Turkey and Russia discussed the latest developments in war-torn Syria and Libya, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Aug. 3.

“Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Sedat Önal met with the delegation led by Alexander Lavrentyev, President of Russia’s Special Envoy for Syria,” the ministry said on Twitter.

“At the meeting, the latest developments regarding Syria, situation in the field, activities of the Constitutional Committee and the return of refugees were discussed. Views were also exchanged on current developments in Libya and the political process,” it added.

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