MOSCOW (Sputnik) — A long-lasting cessation of hostilities in war-torn Syria is possible to achieve with strong political will and cooperation between Moscow and Washington, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari said Thursday.
"We think that if there is a strong will, clear policy of the Unites States with partnership of Russia and other countries, there is a possibility to reach a long-lasting ceasefire [in Syria] and a comprehensive opposition to extremists and terrorists," Ansari said during a press conference in Moscow.
He added that Washington was still leading double games by backing the international fight against terrorism while sponsoring terrorist groups to reach its political goals.
If the new ceasefire in Syria lasts for seven days, Washington and Moscow will work together to establish a Joint Implementation Center and carry out joint airstrikes against terrorists in the war-torn country, according to the deal.
