A meeting between Russian and Turkish Deputy Foreign Ministers was held in Moscow yesterday.

Axar.az reports that the statement came from the Russian Foreign Ministry.

According to the report, political issues related to the settlement of conflicts such as Syria, Karabakh and the Middle East were discussed. The sides exchanged views on additional measures to eliminate sources of tension in the conflict zones, to achieve a lasting ceasefire, and to return refugees by increasing humanitarian aid.

During the meeting, they also praised the activities of the joint center, which monitors the cessation of all military operations in Karabakh, and decided to continue work to open economic ties and transport routes in the South Caucasus.