The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday said that Moscow and Washington have agreed on steps to remove obstacles to financing their embassies.
Commenting on the outcome of Thursday’s talks in Istanbul, a ministry statement said that "discussions were conducted in a meaningful and businesslike manner."
The Russian delegation was led by Alexander Darchiev, director of the North Atlantic Department, while the US delegation was headed by Sonata Coulter, deputy assistant secretary of state overseeing policy toward Russia and Central Europe, it said.
"In accordance with the instructions of the foreign ministers, ways to overcome the numerous 'irritants' inherited from previous US administrations were discussed in detail," the ministry said.
The two sides agreed on joint steps to ensure the unhindered financing of their diplomatic missions on a reciprocal basis and to create suitable conditions for diplomats to carry out their official duties, it added.
The ministry also said that Russia raised the issue of its diplomatic property in the US, specifically six real estate properties that were "illegally seized" between 2016 and 2018.
Additionally, Russia proposed that the US consider restoring direct flights and stressed the need for tangible results that would help improve bilateral relations in the interests of both nations, it said.
Moscow and Washington have agreed to continue their diplomatic contacts, the statement concluded.
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