Kremlin: Putin, Security Council Discuss Preparations for Holding Syrian National Dialogue Congress

 MOSCOW- Russian President Vladimir Putin and permanent members of the Security Council discussed the Syrian settlement and preparations for holding the Syrian National Dialogue Congress, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

“The sides discussed in detail prospects of the Syrian settlement, namely given the recent round of talks in Astana,” Peskov told reporters. The participants “exchanged views on the preparations for the Congress.”

according to Itar Tass, the meeting also touched upon “the Middle East settlement taking into account the recently adopted resolution,” Peskov said. The sides also discussed vital issues of Russia’s social and economic agenda.

 Peskov said on Monday Putin is scheduled to hold a number of meetings and an international phone conversation.

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