MOSCOW : Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama agreed to intensify diplomatic and other cooperation to implement an agreement on Syria struck at talks in Munich, the Kremlin said today.
Major powers agreed on Friday to a temporary "cessation of hostilities" in Syria. The pause is due to begin in a week's time.
After phone talks between Putin and Obama today, the Kremlin said that both gave a "positive valuation" to the meeting on Syria in Munich on February 11-12.
"In particular, a support was expressed to efforts of two target groups: for ceasefire and humanitarian aspects," the Kremlin said.
Kremlin added that during the talks, the need to establish close working contacts between Russia's and US defence ministries was underlined, which would allow them to "successfully fight ISIS and other terroristic organisations."
The Kremlin also said that Putin spoke with Obama about the importance of creating a unite anti-terrorism front. They also discussed the situation in Ukraine, the Kremlin said.
Major powers agreed on Friday to a temporary "cessation of hostilities" in Syria. The pause is due to begin in a week's time.
After phone talks between Putin and Obama today, the Kremlin said that both gave a "positive valuation" to the meeting on Syria in Munich on February 11-12.
Kremlin added that during the talks, the need to establish close working contacts between Russia's and US defence ministries was underlined, which would allow them to "successfully fight ISIS and other terroristic organisations."
Advertisement
© Thomson Reuters 2016
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Video: Private Equity CEO Arrested After Body-Slamming Teen At US Restaurant US Court Calls Google Monopolist, Says It Violates Competition Law JD Vance's Bestselling Tale From Rags To Riches Can Be His Political Tool How Extreme Weather Is Leading To Rise In Child Marriages In Pakistan "Probably First Time Since '87/88...": Omar Abdullah On J&K Poll Dates Who Is Jasveen Sangha, "Ketamine Queen" Charged With Matthew Perry's Death Man Bites Off Part Of Father's Thumb During Argument Over Property: Cops Sikh Woman, Minor Son Kidnapped By 2 In Pakistan Rescued: Cops Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2024 Counselling Schedule Released, Check Details Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.