Russian Defense Ministry reports consultations with UN envoy for children and armed conflict

MOSCOW. May 19 (Interfax) - Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin has had consultations with United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Virginia Gamba, the Defense Ministry said.

"The parties discussed matters of mutual interest," it said.

Russian Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights Maria Lvova-Belova had reported her meeting with Gamba earlier on Friday.