Putin, Macron discuss Russian-Turkish talks on Syria over phone

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Saturday, informing him about the detailed content of the Russian-Turkish talks on Syria, the Kremlin said in a statement.

Russian President Vladimir Putin(L) and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron. [File Photo: China Plus]

During the conversation, the leaders pointed out that the memorandum of understanding on the northern Syria situation signed by Russia and Turkey respects the interests of all the involved parties as well as promotes the restoration of sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, the statement said.

They also expressed hope that the upcoming first meeting of the Syrian Constitutional Committee would be constructive and productive.

Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed a memorandum on the situation in Syria after talks in Sochi.