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Lavrov, Kerry confirm meeting on Feb. 11 during Syrian support conference

04 February 2016 13:59 (UTC +04:00)

Baku – APA. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry agreed during a telephone conversation they would meet February 11 during the international Syrian support conference in Munich, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on its website Thursday, Sputnik International reported.

“An agreement was also confirmed on holding a ministerial meeting on February 11 in Munich during the International Syrian Support meeting, during which it is suggested to review all of the aspects of the Syrian settlement in compliance with the UN Security Council Resolution 2254,” the ministry said.

The diplomats agreed to ensure the pause in intra-Syrian talks, announced by UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura on Wednesday until February 25, would be "as short as possible."

"At the same time, Russia expressed concern with unacceptable preconditions set by certain members of the Syrian opposition to establish a sustainable negotiation process with the government of the Syrian Arab Republic," the ministry said.

Lavrov called on Kerry and US allies to "remain firmly committed" to all provisions set out by the UN Security Council Resolution 2254, which reaffirms the goals of previous agreements to promote the political settlement of the Syrian conflict.