Lavrov, Johnson Discuss Crisis in Syria, Anti-Terrorism Efforts

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MOSCOW, (ST)- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his British counterpart Boris Johnson on Thursday discussed in a phone conversation anti-terrorism efforts, the situation in Syria and bilateral relations, a Russian Foreign Ministry statement said.

According to the ministry, Lavrov and Johnson voiced hope that bilateral ties would normalize despite existing tensions.

 

 “Both sides expressed hope for the normalization of Russian-British relations, emphasized the intent to intensify political dialogue despite the remaining issues in bilateral relations to realize their considerable potential, including in the economy, humanitarian ties, foreign policy cooperation,” the ministry said, according to Sputnik.

On Wednesday, Lavrov and his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier also discussed over phone the need to resume the intra-Syrian dialogue in Geneva  with the purpose of finding a solution to the crisis in Syria. Their conversation also focused on increasing the effectiveness of terrorism fighting in the country.

Hamda Mustafa

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