Russian, U.S. high-level diplomats discuss Iran, situation in Syria

MOSCOW. Oct 22 (Interfax) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and U.S. First Deputy Secretary of State William Burns discussed on Monday the Iranian nuclear issue and tasks related to chemical disarmament in Syria, the Russian Foreign Ministry posted a statement on its website.

Certain pressing bilateral issues have been discussed as well, the statement said.