Russian, Palestinian Diplomats Discuss Israeli-Palestinian Settlement - Moscow

MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 23rd August, 2018) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov and Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal discussed on Wednesday the settlement of decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

"The officials focused on prospects for advancing a Palestinian-Israeli settlement, given the persisting tension in the Palestinian territories and around Gaza, as well as on efforts to restore Palestinian national unity as soon as possible," the statement read.

The sides confirmed their willingness to further develop traditionally friendly Russian-Palestinian relations, according to the statement.

Palestinians seek diplomatic recognition of their independent state on the territories of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, which is partially occupied by Israel, and the Gaza Strip. The Israeli government refuses to recognize Palestine as an independent political and diplomatic entity.