Russian Deputy Defense Minister, French Ambassador Discuss Russia's Peace Efforts in Syria

MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 13th April, 2019) Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin on Friday received French Ambassador to Russia Sylvie Bermann and told her about Russia's efforts on the Syrian track, the ministry said in a statement.

"On April 12, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Gen. Alexander Fomin received Ambassador of the French Republic to Russia Sylvie-Agnes Bermann ...

Fomin informed the French ambassador about the efforts made by Russia on the Syrian track," the statement said.

The ministry noted that an exchange of views on the current state and prospects for Russian-French cooperation also took place during the meeting.

Russia has been assisting Damascus in the postwar reconstruction of the country and the repatriation of refugees, as well as being one of the guarantors of the ceasefire. The Russian military carries out regular humanitarian actions across Syria, delivering tonnes of food and supplies to local residents.