Rome April 17 (IANs/AKI) Syria s key ally Russia has a vital role to play in ending Syria s devastating conflict and negotiating peace in the war-torn country Italy s Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni said on Tuesday.
"We challenge Russia to play its part in a negotiated peace settlement together with the United States Iran the Arab World and Europe " Gentiloni told Italy s lower house of parliament.
"It s a road that we need to travel along with everyone s help and Russia s contribution is crucial " he added.
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