Lavrov and the UAE Foreign Minister discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf and the Palestinian territories
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf and the Palestinian territories, confirming their commitment to strengthening the Russian-UAE strategic partnership and coordination at the UN.
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Why It Matters
Russia and the UAE maintain a strategic partnership that includes cooperation in energy, investment and foreign policy. The UAE maintains a neutral position in a number of international conflicts, including the situation in the Palestinian territories.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf at a meeting at the UN headquarters with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
“An exchange of views was held on key aspects of the international and regional agenda, with an emphasis on the situation in the Persian Gulf area and the Palestinian territories,” the Foreign Ministry said.
In addition, the ministers discussed issues of further development of the Russian-UAE strategic partnership.
Open Questions
- What specific steps are planned to strengthen the Russian-UAE partnership?
- Will the UAE support Russian initiatives at the UN on the Palestinian issue?







