MOSCOW- Moscow and Berlin are unanimous in understanding the importance of a full elimination of terrorists in Syria, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday after talks with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
“We discussed the situation in Syria in detail,” he said, according to Itar Tass.
“We are unanimous in the opinion that it’s important to press forward with a full and conclusive elimination of terrorists on the Syrian territory and to build up efforts in the field of assistance to political settlement.”
“Also, we exchanged opinions on the situation around the Iranian nuclear program and the crisis on the Korean Peninsula,” Putin said.
Putin hopes Steinmeier’s visit will boost Russia-Germany ties
Putin expects that the visit of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Moscow will enhance bilateral ties.
“I want to voice hope that your visit will help us to make a contribution to developing our bilateral relations and strengthening our interstate ties,” the Russian president said.
Putin recalled that his last meeting with Steinmeier was held in spring 2016. The president stressed that Steinmeier is involved in all processes of bilateral relations and has occupied various state posts in Germany.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Kremlin Aide Yuri Ushakov are taking part in the talks along with German State Secretary Stephan Steinlein, the head of the Office of the Federal President, and German Ambassador to Russia Rudiger von Fritsch.
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