Russia and Syria support the formation of a stable and democratic world order based on the principles of international law and excluding pressure through the use of force or intervention in the internal affairs of sovereign states, Mr Putin said.
The President also spoke in favour of a combined effort by the entire international community to return Iraq to peaceful life.
The texts of the statements will be published.
See also
Press Statement after the Conclusion of Russian-Syrian Talks
January 25, 2005