Telephone conversation with President of Syria Bashar al-Assad

During the telephone conversation with Vladimir Putin, the President of the Syrian Arab Republic strongly condemned the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, stressing that Syrian citizens share the pain and grief of the Russian people. He wished fortitude to the victims' families and friends and a speedy recovery to the injured.

Vladimir Putin and Bashar al-Assad al-Assad BasharPresident of Syriadiscussed the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and the current situation in Syria, which is directly facing the terrorist threat.

The leaders agreed to intensify contacts both in addressing counterterrorism and in all other areas of bilateral cooperation.