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Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s participation in the 7th Russia- GCC Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue

On September 9, Riyadh hosted the 7th Russia-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue. The meeting was chaired by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed Al Thani, representing the current GCC chair. The event was attended by the foreign ministers of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Sultanate of Oman, as well as the Secretary General of the GCC.

In his remarks, Sergey Lavrov highlighted that since the inception of the Russia-GCC Strategic Dialogue format in 2011, international relations have undergone significant changes, and global geopolitical transformations have taken place. The concept of a rules-based world order, which the United States and its European allies cling to, is increasingly becoming obsolete. Instead, a new, just, and democratic multipolar world order is emerging, centred around the United Nations and a balanced consideration of the interests of all countries. The influence of states in the Global South and East is rapidly expanding, with the rapidly evolving monarchies of the Arabian Peninsula playing a major role.

Sergey Lavrov emphasised that strengthening cooperation with our GCC partners is a key priority for Russian diplomacy. The Strategic Dialogue format has proven to be an effective mechanism for interaction, serving as a unique platform for aligning strategies and coordinating approaches to major global and regional issues. It also facilitates discussions on enhancing trade and economic relations, and cultural and humanitarian ties between our countries. This is evidenced by the frequent highest- and high-level interactions, with the positive tone being set by the regular and trusting dialogue between President Vladimir Putin and the leaders of the GCC member states.

The meeting participants thoroughly examined the situation in the Middle East and North Africa during the lively discussion. All participants agreed that the persistent problems and crises in the region should be addressed through political and diplomatic means, while strictly adhering to the core principles of the UN Charter.

The main focus was placed on discussing the crisis in the Palestine-Israeli conflict zone in the context of the unprecedented escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip. The participants also emphasised the importance of an immediate ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave and providing urgent humanitarian assistance to its residents. They also confirmed the need to consolidate international efforts to create conditions for launching a comprehensive peace process on a generally accepted international legal basis, providing for the creation of an independent Palestinian state coexisting with Israel in peace and security.

When discussing the developments in Yemen, the participants agreed that it is critical to ensure safe international shipping, stressing the need to address this task solely through political and diplomatic means. Hope was expressed that the parties to the Yemeni conflict will be able to avoid the resumption of the active phase of armed confrontation and begin implementing the UN roadmap for an internal political settlement.

When discussing the situation in Syria, the sides reaffirmed their commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of this country. It was stressed that active efforts must be continued to help relieve the long-term crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic, including its post-conflict restoration and return of Syrian refugees. The importance of creating appropriate conditions for this purpose was noted, including lifting unilateral sanctions against Damascus, which was stated in the final document of the Arab League summit held on May 16 in Manama.

The developments in Sudan were discussed in detail, with an emphasis on the need to cease the armed confrontation and address pressing socioeconomic and humanitarian problems the country is facing.

In their remarks, Sergey Lavrov and his Arab counterparts reaffirmed mutual interest in further efforts to develop and diversify mutually beneficial business, cultural, and humanitarian ties, given the countries’ significant potential. In this context, the participants expressed their satisfaction with the successful implementation of the Russia-GCC Joint Action Plan for 2023-2028, which was approved at the sixth Strategic Dialogue meeting in Moscow in July 2023.

The parties agreed to hold the next, eighth meeting of the Russia-GCC Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue in the Russian Federation in 2025.

 

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