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UAE foreign minister Gargash, Bogdanov discuss regional developments

Abu Dhabi - Uppermost on the pair's agenda was the situation in Libya and the settlement process in the Middle East.

Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, on Monday discussed the latest regional developments with Mikhail Bogdanov, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Presidential Special Envoy for the Middle East and Africa.
Uppermost on the pair's agenda was the situation in Libya and the settlement process in the Middle East.
In a phone call, Dr Gargash and Bogdanov also discussed the Yemeni and Syrian dossiers.
The UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs emphasised the importance of parties to the Libyan conflict halting hostilities immediately and unconditionally - and launching an inclusive political process as a central requirement for achieving peace and stability.
This was the subject of an agreement with the Russians, which called for unifying international efforts in support of the settlement and stability in Libya under the auspices of the United Nations and in accordance with the Berlin International Conference on Libya and UN Security Council Resolution 2510.