Al-Moallem to Lavrov: Syria has Right to Respond to “Israeli” Attacks

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Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moalled discussed in a phone call with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Monday the volatile situation in the region following the "Israeli" aggression on Syria.

Al-Moallem pointed out that the criminal "Israeli" aggression on Syrian sites shows the nature of the goals that link "Israel" with the armed terrorist groups in Syria.

He also said that the aggression confirms "Israel's" involvement along with its supporters in the US and western Europe in shedding Syrian blood and preventing a cessation of violence and terrorism, all of which aims to weaken Syria and undermine its regional and international standing.

Al-Moallem stressed that Syria has the right to respond to such aggressions as per international law and the UN Charter.
For his part, Lavrov affirmed Russia's commitment to Syria's stability, voicing concern over the violation of its sovereignty and territories.

In parallel, the top Russian diplomat warned over the increasing chances of developments that cannot be controlled in the region.
Lavrov also briefed al-Moallem on the communiqués made by Russia to halt the deterioration in the region caused by the "Israeli" raid on Syria.
He further affirmed that the international and regional efforts are joined in preventing escalation of tension.

Meanwhile, Lavrov discussed with the UN envoy to Syria al-Akhdar Ibrahimi the activation of the international mediation to solve the crisis in Syria.
A statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry said that the two sides discussed how to activate the international mediation, including the working mechanism of the united nations to solve the crisis in Syria through the implementation of Geneva statement by all sides.
 
Source: News Agencies, Edited by moqawama.org