Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan engaged in a phone conversation to address key regional issues with a particular focus on Syria. This dialogue was confirmed by the Russian Foreign Ministry, highlighting the importance of collaboration between the two nations.

According to Anadolu Agency, the ministers exchanged views on pressing topics currently impacting the region. They emphasized the necessity for collective efforts to achieve political and diplomatic resolutions to ongoing crises that threaten peace and stability in the Middle East. The conversation underscored the mutual commitment to addressing these challenges through joint actions.

In addition to regional issues, Lavrov and Faisal explored practical steps to strengthen bilateral relations between Russia and Saudi Arabia across various fields. This discussion points to an ongoing commitment to enhancing cooperation and fostering stronger ties between the two countries.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, in a statement on Wednesday, indicated that Russia places significant value on its contacts with Syria’s interim administration. He emphasized that Russia intends to maintain and further develop dialogue with Syria’s new leadership, indicating the strategic importance of these relations.