The parties also noted the important negotiations between the Syrian authorities and representatives of the Syrian Kurds.

“It was emphasized that Russia and Iran are ready to facilitate such contacts. The interlocutors agreed to continue exchanging views and coordinating the approaches of the three guarantor countries of the Astana format to the Syrian settlement, including in the context of preparations for the start of the work of the Constitutional Committee in Geneva, ”the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Earlier, Lavrov said that Russia will continue to facilitate the establishment of cooperation between the authorities of Syria and Turkey to ensure security on their border.