Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Russia's interest in developing friendly relations with Arab countries to effectively confront modern threats and challenges. In a greeting message addressed to participants of the Arab Summit held in Jeddah on Friday, published on the Kremlin's website, Putin stated, "Russia traditionally attaches great importance to developing friendly relations and constructive partnership cooperation with countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including in the framework of dialogue with the Arab League, to effectively respond to the threats and challenges facing modern humanity."
He added, "We are determined to continue supporting collective efforts for the peaceful resolution of acute regional issues, including the crises in Sudan, Yemen, Libya, and Syria, with a steadfast respect for state sovereignty and existing international law." Putin affirmed that Russia will continue to provide all possible assistance for settling the Palestinian-Israeli conflict based on the approaches outlined in relevant United Nations resolutions, as well as the Arab Peace Initiative.
He continued, "We believe that the continued expansion of multifaceted cooperation between Russia and Arab countries fully meets our common interests and aligns with building a more just and democratic system of international relations based on the principles of multipolarity, true equality, and respect for everyone’s legitimate interests."
