Russian said on Wednesday that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has confirmed his support for Syrian ceasefire.

A statement from Moscow said Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has confirmed support for the planned ceasefire in his country during a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

It said further that Al-Assad described the ceasefire as an “important step toward a political resolution” for Syria’s civil war.

The statement said further that both leaders emphasized the necessity of continuing an “uncompromised fight” against UN-designated terrorist groups, such as Islamic State and al-Nusra Front.

The ceasefire would come into force on Saturday at midnight (2200 GMT Friday).

Credit: NAN