Israeli, Russian FMs to discuss Middle East

Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi will pay a visit to Russia on March 17, Report informs, citing the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Gabi Ashkenazi is scheduled to meet with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov.

The parties will pay special attention to the prospects for resolving the Arab-Israeli crisis and discuss the Middle East's situation in detail.

Among the key issues will be the coordination of steps in the fight against attempts by several countries to reconsider the consequences of World War II.

This will be Ashkenazi's first official visit to Moscow since he was appointed as the Israeli FM in May 2020.