Mikhail Bogdanov, Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, held talks with Kazem Jalali, the Iranian Ambassador to Moscow. The main topic of discussion was the situation in the Palestinian-Israeli settlement, as well as in a number of countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
"There was a thorough exchange of views on topical issues on the regional agenda, including the situation in Syria, Yemen, Libya and the situation in the Palestinian-Israeli settlement," the message reads.
The parties confirmed their mutual intention for further consultations to "find effective ways to help de-escalate tensions in the Middle East region".
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