The building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in Moscow. File photoMOSCOW, Aug 31Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Bogdanov discussed the Syrian settlement, as well as the situation in Iraq and Yemen, with the Senior Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran for Special Political Affairs Ali Asghar Haji, according to the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry. At the same time, the importance of continuing close coordination of the efforts of Moscow and Tehran, as well as further constructive interaction within the framework of the Astana Process, which is guarantored by Russia, Iran and Turkey, was emphasized.
Nebenzya condemned the ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Syria. In addition, during the meeting, the situation in Iraq, Yemen and the Persian Gulf zone was examined in detail, the Russian Foreign Ministry added. the constant readiness of the Russian side to actively contribute to ensuring peace and stability here,» the ministry said. Earlier this week, violent clashes broke out in the center of Baghdad between supporters of the Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr and security forces supported by the Shiite militia. Protesters broke into the government «green zone» of Baghdad and tried to storm the Republican Palace, the shootings and shelling of the «green zone» stopped only in the afternoon after al-Sadr ordered his supporters to leave the center of the Iraqi capital and stop the clashes.
Foreign Ministry called on all parties in Iraq to renounce violence
