Syrian President Bashar al-Assad recently met with Russian Special Envoy Alexander Lavrentiev in Damascus to discuss a range of issues, including bilateral relations between the two countries and regional issues such as the Syrian crisis and the fight against terrorism. The meeting was also attended by the Russian Ambassador to Syria, Alexander Yefimov. During the meeting, President al-Assad and Envoy Lavrentiev discussed the current situation in Syria and the region, and the efforts being made to resolve the crisis. They also discussed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between Syria and Russia, particularly in the fields of economy, trade, and culture. The two sides emphasized the need to continue cooperation in the fight against terrorism and to work together to achieve a lasting peace in the region. President al-Assad thanked Russia for its support for Syria in its war against terrorism and its efforts to help resolve the crisis. Envoy Lavrentiev reiterated Russia’s commitment to supporting Syria and its people, and expressed his country’s determination to continue working with Syria to achieve a peaceful resolution to the crisis. The meeting also touched on the issue of the US presence in Syria, with both sides agreeing that the US must withdraw its forces from the country. The two sides also discussed the issue of the Turkish presence in Syria, and the need for Turkey to withdraw its forces from the country. President al-Assad and Envoy Lavrentiev also discussed the importance of the Astana process, which aims to bring about a peaceful resolution to the Syrian crisis. They emphasized the need for all parties to work together to achieve a lasting peace in the region. The meeting was seen as an important step in strengthening bilateral relations between Syria and Russia, and in promoting peace and stability in the region. The two sides agreed to continue working together to achieve their common goals, and to cooperate in all fields. The meeting was also attended by other senior Syrian and Russian officials, who discussed a range of issues, including economic cooperation, trade, and cultural exchange. The Syrian President and the Russian Envoy also discussed the issue of the Syrian refugees, and the need for them to return to their homes. They emphasized the importance of providing humanitarian aid to those affected by the crisis, and of working to rebuild the country. The meeting was seen as a positive step towards resolving the Syrian crisis, and towards promoting peace and stability in the region. The two sides agreed to continue working together to achieve a lasting peace, and to cooperate in all fields. The Syrian government has been working to rebuild the country and to promote economic growth, and the meeting with the Russian Envoy was seen as an important step in this process. The meeting also highlighted the importance of international cooperation in resolving the Syrian crisis, and in promoting peace and stability in the region. The Syrian President and the Russian Envoy emphasized the need for all parties to work together to achieve a lasting peace, and to cooperate in all fields. The meeting was seen as a positive step towards resolving the Syrian crisis, and towards promoting peace and stability in the region. The two sides agreed to continue working together to achieve their common goals, and to cooperate in all fields. The meeting was also attended by other senior Syrian and Russian officials, who discussed a range of issues, including economic cooperation, trade, and cultural exchange. The Syrian President and the Russian Envoy also discussed the issue of the Syrian economy, and the need to promote economic growth and development. They emphasized the importance of providing support to the Syrian people, and of working to rebuild the country. The meeting was seen as an important step in strengthening bilateral relations between Syria and Russia, and in promoting peace and stability in the region.