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Russia, Saudi Arabia discuss situation in Syria and Yemen

During the talks, the diplomats exchanged opinions on current Middle East issues

MOSCOW, August 20. /TASS/. On Monday, Russian Presidential Envoy for the Middle East and Africa and Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov discussed the situation in the Middle East with Saudi Arabian ambassador to Moscow, paying close attention to Syria and Yemen, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s message informs.

"During the talks, they exchanged opinions on current Middle East issues, with an emphasis on the evolving situation in Syria, Yemen and the Persian Gulf area," the ministry informed.

The parties also confirmed "a mutual commitment of Moscow and Riyadh to further develop multidimensional Russian-Saudi relations, including the maintenance of an active political dialogue.".