Trump, Putin discussed Syria crisis, returning refugees - Pompeo


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  • Saturday, 21 Jul 2018

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo holds a press briefing at U.N. headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., July 20, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed resolving the crisis in Syria and how to return refugees who fled the war-torn country during their Monday meeting, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday.

Pompeo also said he welcomed upcoming talks between Trump and Putin in Washington. "I'm happy that the two leaders of two very important countries are continuing to meet," Pompeo told reporters as he visited the United Nations to discuss North Korea.

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