Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson have held a telephone conversation, discussing ways to eliminate the hotbed of terrorism in Syria and facilitate the nationwide dialogue aimed at finding a political solution to the crisis, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday, TASS reports.
"The parties discussed pressing issues concerning efforts to eliminate the hotbed of terrorism in Syria and step up international efforts to facilitate the political settlement process, while ensuring the country’s territorial integrity and boosting the nationwide dialogue in accordance with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2254," the statement reads.
