JEDDAH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received a telephone call Wednesday from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

They reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the efforts being exerted for the cease-fire in Syria. The king confirmed the Kingdom’s keenness to achieve the aspirations of the Syrian people and its support for the political solution based on Geneva I resolutions.

The King also stressed that it is necessary that the efforts of the cease-fire include guarantees for the delivery of relief and medical assistance to all Syrian regions.