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Russian, UAE foreign ministers seek resumption of talks to achieve Middle East agreement

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Posted on April 24, 2026

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April 24 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, called for the resumption of talks to secure a rapid,

Russian, UAE Foreign Ministers Call to Resume Talks for Middle East Solution

Diplomatic Efforts to Address the Middle East Crisis

Joint Call for Renewed Negotiations

April 24 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, called for the resumption of talks to secure a rapid, sustainable agreement to the Middle East crisis, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

Shared Perspectives on Regional Stability

A statement said the ministers, in a telephone call, "expressed their shared view on the need to resume negotiations in order to promptly reach agreements on a long-term, sustainable resolution of the crisis, taking into account the legitimate interests of all countries in the region".

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(Reporting by Reuters)

Key Takeaways

  • Lavrov and Sheikh Abdullah called for immediate resumption of negotiations to achieve a sustained resolution to the Middle East crisis, reflecting shared diplomatic priorities. (aa.com.tr)
  • The UAE and Russia have been closely coordinating diplomatically amid escalating regional tensions, with prior high‑level calls and mediation roles reinforcing their alignment. (aa.com.tr)
  • The broader context includes intensifying Iran–US/Israel conflict and concerns over regional stability and energy markets, which Russia seeks to mediate, offering its diplomatic weight and positioning as an energy lifeline. (axios.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who participated in the recent call on the Middle East crisis?
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discussed the Middle East crisis.
What did the Russian and UAE ministers call for?
They called for the resumption of negotiations to achieve a rapid and sustainable agreement in the Middle East.
What is the goal of resuming Middle East talks?
The goal is to reach a long-term, sustainable resolution to the Middle East crisis that considers the legitimate interests of all regional countries.
How was the information about the ministers' discussion released?
The information was released through a statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry.
When did the conversation between the Russian and UAE foreign ministers take place?
The conversation took place on April 24, according to the article.

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