Russia Says Backs Amicable Iran-Arab Relations
MOSCOW (Dispatches) -- Russia’s Special Envoy to the Middle East and North Africa, Mikhail Bogdanov, says Moscow endorses the fostering of amicable relations between Iran and Persian Gulf countries, because of their shared regional presence and similar interests.
Bogdanov stated that Moscow expects to restore ties between Bahrain and Iran based on mutually acceptable principles, just as Bahrain has good relations with Russia, noting that such principles include respect for the sovereignty of governments and a commitment not to interfere in the internal affairs of countries.