Russia receives initial responses from Gulf states on peace concept
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Russia is receiving initial responses from Persian Gulf countries to its updated concept for regional peace, which emphasizes unity between Arabs and Iranians rather than opposition, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
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Why It Matters
Russia has been advocating for a meeting between Arab and Iranian leaders to develop a security concept for the Persian Gulf region. This initiative aims to establish lasting peace through unity rather than opposition.
MOSCOW, June 11. /TASS/. Russia is already receiving the first responses from the Persian Gulf countries to its updated concept for establishing lasting peace in the region through unity, rather than opposition, between Arabs and Iranians, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said as he opened talks in Moscow with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani.
Lavrov noted that Russia has for several years advocated for a meeting between Arab and Iranian leaders to develop a security concept for the Persian Gulf region with the support of external players.
"Just two weeks ago, we updated this concept and sent it to all capitals, including Manama. We are starting to receive the first reactions," the Russian top diplomat said.
"We hope that this very approach, which does not pit Arabs against Iranians, but, on the contrary, unites them through confidence-building measures and joint contacts, will help establish stability in this region," he added.
Open Questions
- What are the specific responses from the Persian Gulf countries?
- What are the key elements of Russia's updated peace concept?
- What is the timeline for further discussions or potential meetings?
- How will external players support the proposed security concept?
