Russia and UN discuss threats of terrorism in Syria

Terrorist threats and risks to Syria’s domestic security were the focus of a phone call between Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin and UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen on June 3, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

Vershinin and Pedersen exchanged view on the current situation on the ground in Syria with a focus on continuing risks of internal destabilization and terrorist threats.

"They noted that solid security and stability in the country, respect to its sovereignty and territorial integrity will promote general de-escalation of tension in the region," the statement reads.

Apart from that, according to the ministry, the sides discussed pressing humanitarian and socio-political issues, as well as measures to "encourage the inclusive process of political transition carried out by the Syrians with support from the UN and in compliance with the basic principles of UN Security Council resolution 2254."