(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Following the meeting, Al-Jubeir and his Russian counterpart held a joint press conference. Al-Jubeir stressed that the relations with Russia are important, lauding depth of bilateral existing relations. He stressed that the leaderships of the two countries seek to enhance and strengthen the relations in all fields.
Al-Jubeir disclosed that the relations between the two countries, during the last two years, witnessed great achievements regarding investment, trade and exchanging visits among businesspersons as well as cooperation and coordination towards the oil market and other fields, lauding the Russian role supporting the Palestinian Cause.
With regard to discussions between the two sides, Adel Al-Jubeir said that they reviewed peace process in the Middle East and importance of reaching a comprehensive and just solution based on the UN resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative. He added that they also focused on the situation in Syria and the importance of maintaining Syria's unity and finding a political solution for the Syrian crisis on the basis of the (Geneva 1) Declaration and the Security Council resolution no. 2254.
On the situation in Yemen, Al-Jubeir pointed out that the two sides discussed importance of finding a solution regarding the Yemeni crisis based on the Security Council resolution no. 2216, outputs of the Yemeni national dialogue and the GCC initiative.
He stressed that the talks dealt with cooperation between the two countries in addressing extremism and terrorism.
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