“He was an experienced diplomat ... In his person we have lost a very reliable partner and sincere friend.
I personally have always very much appreciated our friendship, ”Bogdanov told RIA Novosti.
He noted that Russia expresses its deepest condolences.
Earlier, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro expressed condolences over the death of Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem.
Walid Muallem passed away on November 16 at the age of 79.