Damascus, SANA- Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Fayssal Mikdad, discussed on Tuesday with Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, bilateral relations and means of boosting them to reach the two peoples\u2019 aspired-for ambitions.<\/p>\n
The two sides held discussions on phone about a number of issues, most importantly the humanitarian aid and UNSC resolution No. 2642 and the western countries\u2019 disavowal from their commitments, particularly in regards to the early recovery projects.<\/p>\n
Mikdad briefed his Russian counterpart on the economic difficulties Syria is encountering because of the unilateral western-US measures and the US occupation\u2019s plundering of Syrian resources of oil, wheat and others while Syrians are suffering from shortage of energy.<\/p>\n
He said Syria condemns western campaigns that target Russia and attempts to undermine its national security.<\/p>\n
Lavrov, for his part, reaffirmed his country\u2019s support for Syria\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and its efforts for the return of refugees.<\/p>\n
He stressed Russia\u2019s determination to protect Donbass, expressing his country\u2019s appreciation for Syria\u2019s support in this regard.<\/p>\n
Mazen Eyon<\/p>\n
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