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Putin emphasizes importance of joint statement in support of Syria's sovereignty

ANKARA, April 4. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has noted the importance of a Russian-Turkish-Iranian statement on Syria that voices support for the country's sovereignty and unity on the background of attempts to aggravate the confrontation there. "We reached important agreements that are reflected in the final joint statement," he said after the completion of the Russian-Turkish-Iranian summit. "I'd like to note the firm commitment to the consolidation of sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic that the document spells out." "Position of this kind is particularly significant today on the background of attempts to aggravate the inter-ethnic and inter-religious tensions in Syrian society, Putin said. He added that these attempts aimed "[…] to spilt the country into parts and to assure the potential for conflicts in the Middle East for many long years to come." Putin noted the businesslike and fruitful atmosphere of the talks in Ankara. Read more

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