Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed bilateral relations with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in a phone call on Thursday. The deliberations also covered the developments in Syria and the situation in Ukraine.

According to Qatar News Agency, the two ministers also held a phone call on Friday, during which they discussed the situation in Syria and stressed the importance of the political transition process in Damascus being inclusive of all segments of the republic. Lavrov and Fidan have discussed the Syrian file several times recently, to ensure that the situation in Syria is resolved on the basis of preserving its integrity and guaranteeing the legitimate rights of all Syrian citizens.