Palestinian, Russian presidents discuss issues of mutual concern

This photo taken on Oct 13, 2022 shows Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of the Sixth Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia in Astana. (PHOTO / AFP)

RAMALLAH – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation on Saturday, discussing the latest developments in the two countries and ways to boost bilateral ties, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported.

During the phone call, Putin extended Eid al-Adha greetings and wishes to Abbas and the Palestinian people, said the report.

Being briefed on the latest developments of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Putin affirmed Russia's unwavering support for the Palestinian people in achieving their aspirations for freedom and independence by establishing an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital, it added.

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Abbas, for his part, expressed his keenness to restore stability to Russia and wished the country further progress and prosperity.