Russian President Vladimir Putin and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas stressed over the phone the need for an early resumption of constructive Palestinian-Israeli negotiations under the auspices of the Quartet, the Kremlin press service reported.
"Continuing their discussions during a meeting in Sochi on November 23, the leaders exchanged views on bilateral cooperation and the problems of the Middle East settlement. In particular, both sides reiterated the need for the earliest possible resumption of constructive Palestinian-Israeli negotiations under the auspices of the Quartet of international mediators," the report said.
In addition, Putin and Abbas exchanged warm New Year's greetings by telephone.
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Based on materials from RIA Novosti