Iranian diplomat to discuss Syria in Moscow

Senior Aide to the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari has arrived to Moscow to take part in consultations with Russian representatives on January 9-10, the Iranian Embassy in Russia said.

"Mr Ansari has arrived to Moscow on a two-day visit. Negotiations in the Russian Foreign Ministry are planned to be held," TASS cited the embassy’s official as saying.

The situation in the Arab country is expected to become the focal point at the upcoming consultations. The Iranian Embassy said that other issues may be also discussed.