According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the topic of strategic stability and issues of non-proliferation and arms control were also raised.
“Regional issues were discussed in detail. In the context of the development of the situation in Ukraine, both sides emphasized the need for strict observance of the Minsk agreements, as well as the implementation of the decisions of the “Norman Four” summit held on December 9, 2019 in Paris, ”the agency said.
In addition, Russia and France noted the lack of alternative political settlement of conflicts in Syria and Libya.
The Russian side at the consultations in Paris was represented by Deputy Foreign Ministers of Russia Sergey Ryabkov and Alexander Grushko and Deputy Minister of Defense Alexander Fomin.
In late June, French President Emmanuel Macron announced a visit to Russia.