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Russia Urges Iran’s Inclusion in Gulf Security Framework
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov calls on Monday for Iran to become part of a regional security framework covering the Gulf, saying its involvement could contribute to greater stability across the region.
Speaking at Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Lavrov describes Iran’s participation as a practical measure that could help strengthen regional security and stability.
He recalls that Russia proposed more than two decades ago that Gulf states, including the Arab monarchies and Iran, hold talks aimed at developing a comprehensive security arrangement for the region.
“Recognizing that relations between them are complex, we proceeded from the assumption that we would facilitate meetings, discussions of mutual grievances, and agreement on certain confidence-building measures,” he says.
“We believed these discussions would be easier to organize if the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council were involved simultaneously,” he adds.
Lavrov says regional dynamics began to shift after the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation against Tehran in February.
“Several years ago, before the Israeli and US aggression against Iran, relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia were normalized thanks to China’s initiative and our active encouragement,” he says.
The Russian foreign minister’s remarks highlight Moscow’s continued support for a broader regional dialogue involving Iran and Gulf Arab states, with confidence-building measures seen as a possible foundation for a wider security framework.
Speaking at Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Lavrov describes Iran’s participation as a practical measure that could help strengthen regional security and stability.
He recalls that Russia proposed more than two decades ago that Gulf states, including the Arab monarchies and Iran, hold talks aimed at developing a comprehensive security arrangement for the region.
“Recognizing that relations between them are complex, we proceeded from the assumption that we would facilitate meetings, discussions of mutual grievances, and agreement on certain confidence-building measures,” he says.
“We believed these discussions would be easier to organize if the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council were involved simultaneously,” he adds.
Lavrov says regional dynamics began to shift after the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation against Tehran in February.
“Several years ago, before the Israeli and US aggression against Iran, relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia were normalized thanks to China’s initiative and our active encouragement,” he says.
The Russian foreign minister’s remarks highlight Moscow’s continued support for a broader regional dialogue involving Iran and Gulf Arab states, with confidence-building measures seen as a possible foundation for a wider security framework.
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