Russia, UAE Discuss Safety of Navigation in Strait of Hormuz — Foreign Ministry
Tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) — Russia and the United Arab Emirates believe it is essential to ensure stable and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Russian Foreign Ministry said following talks between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Emirati counterpart, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. «The need to establish stable, unimpeded, and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which is of great importance to the global economy, was highlighted,» the ministry said in a statement. The two sides also discussed the ongoing tensions in the Persian Gulf region, emphasizing that differences must be resolved through political and diplomatic means, in accordance with international law and with due regard for the legitimate interests of all states involved. Lavrov reiterated Russia’s concept for collective security in the Persian Gulf and reaffirmed Moscow’s readiness to engage with interested countries and organizations to develop a regional security architecture. 
US-Israel War on IranIsrael Receives Signal From CENTCOM to Prepare for New Campaign Against Iran — Reports13 November, 04:10 GMTThe talks took place in Abu Dhabi, where the Russian minister was attending the international Sir Bani Yas Forum. Russia and the UAE also noted the upcoming 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, which will be marked on December 8.
