Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov held a telephone conversation with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain to discuss the sharpening regional crisis.
In his capacity as Chairman of the Group of Strategic Vision "Russia–Islamic World," Minnikhanov expressed profound concern over the current developments in the Middle East. Both parties emphasized the urgent need for a cessation of hostilities and a return to the negotiating table.
"The Russian Federation consistently advocates for a diplomatic settlement of conflicts and condemns any manifestations of violence that lead to loss of life and the destruction of infrastructure," Rustam Minnikhanov noted during the call.
He stressed that the core principles of the Group remain centered on the dialogue of civilizations, expressing his hope for the situation to stabilize in the near future.
In response, the king of Bahrain expressed his gratitude for the outreach. "Thank you for your call and personal attention. You are a great friend to our country, and this support is important to us," King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa stated. He also remarked that the current escalation poses a serious threat to the security of the entire region.
Concluding the conversation, Minnikhanov reaffirmed his readiness to provide any support that could assist in a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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Based on materials from the Press Service of the Rais RT