MOSCOW, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed that the process of eliminating the remaining terrorist organizations in Syria is continuous in parallel with the ongoing efforts to find a political solution to the crisis and the return of the displaced to their areas.

Lavrov’s remarks came during a joint press conference with his Madagascar’s counterpart Eloi Maxime Dovo in Moscow on Monday.

The Russian top diplomat pointed out that Russia is ready to coordinate with all countries with a view to a achieving a political settlement of the crisis in Syria. However, Washington does not show the readiness required for comprehensive cooperation with Moscow on this issue, despite the Russian willingness to strengthen this cooperation.

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