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Putin and Saudi Crown Prince discuss Persian Gulf stability
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud held a telephone conversation to discuss Middle East stability and bilateral cooperation.
The Kremlin reported that both leaders expressed satisfaction with existing cooperation in the political, humanitarian, and trade-economic sectors. They also agreed to maintain ongoing contact at various levels.
A primary focus of the discussion was the situation in the Persian Gulf. The leaders emphasized the necessity of ensuring safe passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab-el-Mandeb. Regarding the situation in Yemen, the necessity of an urgent ceasefire was noted to facilitate constructive dialogue under the auspices of the United Nations.
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Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud · Russia · Saudi Arabia · United Nations · Vladimir Putin
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The leaders noted the need for an urgent ceasefire in Yemen to allow for UN-sponsored dialogue. sputnikportal.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] The leaders discussed the Middle East situation, specifically in the Persian Gulf. sputniknews.in · sputnikportal.rs · sputnikglobe.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The leaders expressed satisfaction with cooperation in political, trade-economic, and humanitarian sectors. sputniknews.in · sputnikportal.rs · sputnikglobe.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Putin and Al Saud agreed to maintain ongoing contact at various levels. sputniknews.in · sputnikglobe.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The importance of safe vessel passage through the Bab-el-Mandeb and the Strait of Hormuz was emphasized. sputniknews.in · sputnikportal.rs · sputnikglobe.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Vladimir Putin and Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud held a telephone conversation. sputniknews.in · sputnikportal.rs · sputnikglobe.com