Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu called on the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to take part in restoring a peaceful life in the war-torn Syria.
"Today a major part of the country’s territory has been liberated from militants, and talks are underway with other terrorists on laying down arms," Shoigu said opening the CIS Defense Ministers’ Council’s meeting.
The plans of setting up a pseudo-caliphate have been frustrated. All conditions have been created for a political settlement and Syria’s resurgence as one and undivided state," TASS cited him as saying.
The minister called on his counterparts to take part in restoring peaceful life in Syria.
"Today a broad spectrum of our practical cooperation on Syria is possible. This is clearing the territory of mines, joint patrolling of control in the de-escalation zones, providing humanitarian assistance and restoring the infrastructure. We expect to have your support, which would show our unity in the war on global terror and ensuring common security," Shoigu concluded.
