Russian, Egyptian FMs discuss Syria talks by phone

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry received a phone call on Tuesday from Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to discuss the latest developments in Syria and Libya, the Egyptian foreign affairs ministry stated.

In an official statement issued Tuesday evening, the spokesperson of Egypt’s foreign affairs ministry stated that the two ministers spoke about preparations for the political talks between Syrian parties in Geneva that will start on 14 March.

The spokesperson added that Shoukry and Lavrov discussed the Egyptian minister’s upcoming visit to Moscow in mid-March as well as the latest developments in Egyptian-Russian relations.

source: Ahram Online

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