The Russian interdepartmental delegation held talks in Damascus with the head of the Syrian administration, Ahmed al-Sharaa. The talks lasted about three hours and were constructive, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Bogdanov told journalists, APA reports citing TASS.
"The meeting went well overall. It lasted three hours, including an official dinner. The conversation was mainly led by the head of the new administration of the interim government of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad al-Shibani also took part in the negotiations, and the Minister of Health Maher al-Sharaa, who is Ahmed al-Sharaa's older brother, and our interdepartmental delegation were also present. The meeting was generally constructive, there was a good atmosphere. But we understand how difficult the situation [in the country] is," Bogdanov said following the negotiations.
