Lavrov, Bahraini FM Discuss Persian Gulf Situation Over Phone
Quick Look
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani discussed the Persian Gulf situation and the need to comply with a US-Iran memorandum to end armed conflict.
- The call was initiated by Bahrain, and the ministers agreed to maintain cooperation within the UN Security Council and strengthen bilateral ties.
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Why It Matters
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani held a phone call discussing the situation in the Persian Gulf. The conversation focused on developments in the area and the need for parties to comply with a US-Iran memorandum to end armed conflict.
MOSCOW, June 30. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani have held a phone call discussing the situation in the Persian Gulf, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
"The focus of the conversation was on developments in the Persian Gulf area. The top diplomats emphasized the need for all parties involved to strictly comply with the memorandum of understanding signed by the US and Iran on June 17 to end the armed conflict," the statement reads.
According to the ministry, the conversation was initiated by Bahrain. The ministers agreed to maintain close cooperation on Middle East issues within the UN Security Council.
"The parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation between Russia and Bahrain," the statement added.
Open Questions
- What specific developments in the Persian Gulf were discussed?
- What is the nature of the US-Iran memorandum mentioned?
