Putin calls Israeli PM Netanyahu, stresses importance of unity, sovereignty of Syria

MOSCOW, July 29: Amid the IDF’s bombing of Syria following the violence between Druze and Bedouin communities in the southern region of Suwayda, Russian President Vladimir Putin held phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which he emphasised the importance of supporting the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Syria, the Kremlin announced yesterday.

“Notably, Vladimir Putin emphasised the importance of supporting the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic and reinforcing its internal political stability by respecting the legitimate rights and interests of all the ethnic and confessional communities,” the Kremlin said in a statement.

The Russian side indicated its readiness to help find diplomatic solutions regarding the Iranian nuclear program, the Kremlin said.

“The leaders agreed to continue the dialogue on current issues on the international and bilateral agenda,” the statement added.

(UNI)