Syria govt, opposition may hold talks in Moscow on January 27-29

Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has said that the Syrian government may hold talks with opposition representatives in Moscow on January 27-29, RIA Novosti reported. Russia has already made contacts regarding the talks, he told Kyodo news agency. It is reported that representatives of Syrian opposition groups will meet with Russian public figures in Moscow on January 27. The meeting may be followed by negotiations between the opposition and Syrian government officials on January 27-29.