The discussion focused on current situation in the Middle East, primarily in the context of the common efforts to fight international terrorism. Special mention was made of the importance of the memorandum on the creation of a de-escalation zone in southwest Syria, signed by Russia, Jordan and the United States in Amman on July 7, 2017, with the intention of further working toward ceasefire in other regions of the Syrian Arab Republic as well.
Events
Telephone conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan
Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at the Jordanian side’s initiative.