Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Sergei Lavrov discussed the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement at a meeting in Moscow with the heads of diplomatic missions of Arab countries and a representative of the League of Arab States (LAS). The Russian government reported this on its website. department.
In the broadcast, it is stated that the Russian minister talked about Moscow’s steps to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that Lavrov also confirmed the principled stance of the Russian side on the protection of civilians, compliance with international humanitarian law, the opening of humanitarian corridors, the organization of evacuation measures from the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages. As soon as it is possible.
The message said, “The Minister informed the Arab ambassadors about the steps taken by Russia to stop the bloodshed in the United Nations Security Council and transfer the situation to the political and diplomatic channel.”
The ministry noted that the Russian side is focused on the need to intensify international efforts “to create conditions for the resumption of a full-fledged peace process.”
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summarized: “Representatives of the Arab diplomatic corps expressed their gratitude to Russia’s efforts to quickly reduce tensions in the conflict zone and provide humanitarian aid to the people of the Gaza Strip.”
Earlier, Sergei Lavrov said that Israel’s air strikes on Syrian territory, which have become more frequent due to the events in the Gaza Strip, like that unacceptable.
Previously in the Kremlin said About Putin and Erdogan’s stance on the conflict in the Middle East.