With the President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Bashar Assad.
The main themes addressed during the talks between the two heads of state include the situation in the Middle East and the development of Russian-Syrian bilateral relations.
During the meeting Vladimir Putin expressed his concern regarding the situation in the Middle East and confirmed Moscow’s intention to continue to actively work towards finding a Middle Eastern peace settlement.
See also
Beginning of the Meeting with Syrian President Bashar Assad
December 19, 2006