Erdogan-Putin discuss Syria and Libya in a phone call

The presidents of Russia Vladimir Putin and Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation, discussed the situation in Syria and Libya.

“Mutual concern was expressed about the aggravation of the situation in Libya. The need for an early ceasefire and the resumption of the negotiation process was stressed,” the report says.

“The importance of intensifying political and diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation in Syria, including in the framework of consultations in the Astana format, was also emphasized.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in a telephone conversation emphasized the importance of intensifying efforts to resolve the situation in Syria, including in the framework of the Astana format, the Kremlin press service reports.

It is noted that at the initiative of the Turkish side a telephone conversation took place between the leaders of the two countries.

During the conversation, both presidents expressed concern over the exacerbation of the situation in Libya.

“The importance of intensifying political and diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation in Syria, including through consultations in the Astana format, was also emphasized,” the statement said.

Turkish President Erdogan also expressed his sincere condolences in connection with the tragic death of Russian sailors in the Barents Sea.

The leaders of the countries agreed to continue contacts at various levels.