This is stated on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

"The ministers discussed the emerging situation in and around Syria with an emphasis on promoting a comprehensive political settlement through a nationwide dialogue without outside interference," the message says.

In addition, the issues of preparation of the 6th meeting of the Drafting Commission of the Inter-Syrian Constitutional Committee in Geneva were considered.

Earlier, the UN Secretary General's special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen called for the creation of a new international format for settlement in this country, including with the participation of the United States, the European Union and the Arab states.