Gulf experts reveal the importance of Russia's role in solving the outstanding problems in the Middle East

During the visit, experts from the Gulf countries stressed the importance of coordination with the Russian side for the current period, on the Syrian issue and on a number of other issues.

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"Russia's role in the Arab region is essential in any solution proposed in the context of the outstanding crises," said Jassim Abdullah, a member of the UAE parliament.

"The recent Arab rapprochement on the resolution of the crisis in Syria, including the inauguration of the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Damascus, underscores the need for coordination with the Russian side," he said. he told Sputnik.

He added: "The world is represented by three axes: Russia, China and the United States.The three countries are strongly competing in all political, military and economic fields, which requires compatibility with certain axes. exchange of international interests, where the interests of the Arab countries require coordination with all parties to resolve the outstanding crises. "Stressing that the Syrian record will be present at the table, all the more so as". it is one of the most important files on the Arab scene and that Russia is a real party on the Syrian scene.

Russia and the Gulf

For his part, Mr. Dhafer al-Ajmi, head of the Gulf Watch Group in Kuwait, said that relations between Russia and the Gulf were due to the arrival of Russian pilgrims, then to the emergence of Russian leatherworkers coming from Iran, and on the other hand to visit the Russian ports of Varyag in Varyag in 1901 it was one of the best stations.

"The Gulf considers Russia as a reliable partner, because of its positive positions on the Arab-Israeli conflict, because the Gulf is one of the strongholds of Arabism, which requires advancing the stagnation of a settlement in the Middle East, "he told Sputnik. Arabic ".

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He stressed that the strategic partnership with Russia was a step forward in supporting relations, including in the field of arms, where some of the Gulf countries had to acquire Russian weapons, especially in the field air defense, the development of the "fifth generation" Russian fighter and the development of air defense systems.

He pointed out that one of the aspects of the Russia-Gulf consensus is the similarity of views regarding political Islam, militant groups and terrorists.

He stressed that Russia could move several axes in the Syrian file, including the situation in the Syrian Idlib, the formation of the Syrian Constitutional Committee and the return of Syria to the League of Arab States, stressing that the wish of the Gulf can cooperate with Moscow, Become a way out of Western hegemony. "

He stressed that the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working to promote a unified agenda in the Middle East, focused on the establishment of a collective security system among all Middle Eastern countries, and that the Gulf wishes in this direction, at the local and official level, Who does not want the Gulf people to be a single block, but sign with them alone, as well as on the other side of the initiative of # 39; Istanbul.

He stressed that the opportunity was now offered to find a platform for dialogue on the most important issues and conflicts in Syria, Yemen, Libya and the fight against terrorism.

Visit Putin

For his part, Majid Turki, director of the Center for Studies of Media and Arab-Russian Relations in Saudi Arabia, said the current visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov would pave the way for a planned visit Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Gulf region.

"The Russian President should visit the Gulf and the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs will prepare bilateral issues related to the Gulf region with each country, individually or collectively, through the joint files of the Gulf Cooperation Council", a he told Sputnik.

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He added that the Syrian file will be at the top of the list and will discuss the future of Syria in the shadow of the Arab incubator, the Iranian presence and the entrance of Syria. Israel on the front line.

He added that economic issues will be present, especially after the phase of distinction between Russia and the Gulf States.

He stressed that the Arab countries did not reject Syria's return to the Arab League, but wished to do so, but felt it necessary to limit the Iranian presence in Syria, one of the most important axes, which will be discussed with the Russian side, since Russia recognizes the importance of Syria's return to the region. Arabic, because of the implications for reconstruction and other files.

He added that the Syrian file was currently at the center of the attention of the Russian side and that the equation had become very complex after the entry of Turkey, Israel, Israel and the United States. Iran and the United States in the line of fire, but that the Russian side had the essential foundation to restore stability in Syria in the next steps, which must be democratic. .

He added: "The number of transactions between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Riyadh will be important in the coming period, especially with regard to the military industries, but the volume of trade will not become important considering limited trade between a few products.

Meanwhile, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov would travel to Riyadh and meet Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz.

Lavrov to meet with Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Assaf and Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubair, announced the official website of the Russian Ministry Foreign Affairs.

Lavrov will visit the Gulf Arab States, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, from March 3 to 7, the ministry said.