Russia deputy FM meets Palestinian officials

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-19-2009 09:07

Russia's Deputy Foreign minister Alexander Sultanov has met with Palestinian leaders in the West Bank.

Continuing his Middle East visit, Sultanov held talks with President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah.

Russia's Deputy Foreign minister Alexander Sultanov  has met with Palestinian leaders in the West Bank.

He reiterated Russia's stance on the Palestinian-Israel peace process. He said the only solution is the creation of a Palestinian state. Sultanov also met with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Malki. Malki has asked the Russian government to pressure the Israeli government to end unilateral action which harms the peace process. Sultanov's visit comes soon after Russian President Dmitry Medvedev pledged support for the creation of a Palestinian state.

Editor:Qin Yongjing