Turkish ambassador, Russian envoy discuss developments in Syria

ISTANBUL

Türkiye’s ambassador to Moscow met with Russia’s special envoy for the Middle East and North Africa, according to diplomatic sources on Monday.

The sources said that the meeting between Ambassador Tanju Bilgic and Mikhail Bogdanov, who is also Russia’s deputy foreign minister, focused on current developments in the Middle East, particularly the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as the situation in Syria.

Both sides emphasized the importance of preserving Syria's unity, territorial integrity, and sovereignty.

In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed that the Syrian issue was a key topic of discussion between Bogdanov and Bilgic.

*Writing by Efe Ozkan