Bogdanov discussed the Middle East with the Chairman of the Supreme Religious Council of the Druze of Israel

05 March 2020


The Russian Foreign Ministry held a meeting with the Special Presidental Representative for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy Foreign Minister  Mikhail Bogdanov and the Chairman of the Supreme Religious Council of the Druze of Israel Sheikh Moafak Tarif.


During the conversation, the current situation in the Middle East was discussed, with an emphasis on the development of the situation in Syria and Lebanon.


At the same time, the Russian side confirmed its intention to maintain the historically established constructive interaction with the Druze communities of the Middle East region and their leaders.


Participants stressed the importance of preserving the national, religious and cultural diversity of the Middle East states while ensuring their unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty.

 

GSV "Russia - Islamic World"

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