Putin Reiterates Importance of Forming anti-ISIL Coalition with Syria’s Participation

MOSCOW-Russia and Egypt support the creation of a broad anti-terrorist coalition, which would include Syria, to fight the terrorists of the so-called “Islamic State” (ISIL), Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a joint media conference with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, RT reported.

“We underline the fundamental importance of the formation of a broad anti-terrorist front involving key international players and regional countries, including Syria,” Putin said on Wednesday.

“We have common views on the need to intensify the fight against international terrorism, which is relevant, considering the aggressive ambitions of radical structures, particularly the so-called Islamic State.”

“Every time we meet, the Egyptian people hope to see improvements in the cooperation between us and Russia in different fields, including the economy, but also the fight against terror in a region suffering from terrorism,” Sisi said at the media conference.

“It has an impact on our region’s stability and security. Not just in some countries, but in the entire region and possibly the whole world.”

During Sisi’s visit to Moscow, the heads of states discussed a wide range of issues, including the situation in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as economic cooperation.

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