DAMASCUS, SANA_ President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday received Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
''We believe in the necessity of continuing the efforts aiming at finding a solution and settlement to the Syrian crisis; and the Russian side intends to pursue work with the Syrian leadership,'' Minister Lavrov underscored.
''Syria is need for peace and an agreement should be reached to away from whatever foreign intervention,'' added Minister Lavrov.
''We reiterated our preparedness to assist in the emerging out from the crisis; and this was mentioned in the initiative of the Arab League on the 2nd of last November,'' said Lavrov.
''Those who refuse dialogue should join us,'' declared Minister Lavrov.
Earlier, Minister Lavrov arrived in Damascus amid a massive popular reception in appreciation of Russia's support to Syria, people and its reform program...
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