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Russian, UAE foreign ministers seek resumption of talks to achieve Middle East agreement

Anastasia Barashkova
Anastasia Barashkova
Apr 24, 2026
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a reception for representatives of traditional faiths, as well as Russian government and public figures, to mark Orthodox Easter, in Moscow, Russia April 22, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a reception for representatives of traditional faiths, as well as Russian government and public figures, to mark Orthodox Easter, in Moscow, Russia April 22, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova — Anastasia Barashkova

April 24 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, called for the resumption of talks to secure a rapid, sustainable agreement to the Middle East crisis, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

A statement said the ministers, in a telephone call, "expressed their shared view on the need to resume negotiations in order to promptly reach agreements on a long-term, sustainable resolution of the crisis, taking into account the legitimate interests of all countries in the region".

(Reporting by Reuters)

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