Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin met with the Lebanese Ambassador to Russia, Bashir Saleh Azzam, to discuss the ongoing situation surrounding Lebanon and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict zone.
"During the conversation, topical issues regarding the steady development of traditionally friendly Russian-Lebanese relations were reviewed," the ministry reported. "The parties also exchanged views on regional and international issues, with an emphasis on the emerging situation in and around Lebanon, as well as in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict zone."
The meeting was held at the request of the Lebanese diplomat.
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