Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said Thursday a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Barack Obama will be held on October 7.

Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said Thursday a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Barack Obama will be held on October 7, Russia Today website reported.

The situation in Syria will be the main issue to be tackled during the expected meeting to be held on the sidelines of the Organization for Economic Cooperation Commission for Asia and the Pacific in Bali.

"We are always open to such contacts and give them great importance in order to discuss issues related to bilateral business and foreign policy. This is very important for the international security and the settlement of sharp disputes," Ushakov told reporters.