Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stressed that his country is ready to help calm and resolve the current GCC crisis.
Itar-tass reported yesterday that Lavrov said that Russia was keen on resolving the crisis while taking in consideration the fears of both sides and looking for solutions that will be acceptable to all parties involved. He added that Russia supports the mediation efforts of Kuwait. He also said that if all parties involved decide that Russia can do something useful in addition to Kuwait’s efforts, Russia will be ready to respond to those requests.
Lavrov noted that Russia was in touch with all parties involved in the crisis and that Russia was aware of the efforts of other countries keen on having the situation in the Gulf return to normal.
He said that US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson paid an active visit to the region, France and the United Kingdom were also ready to help. He said that Russia will support any effort that can avoid the current situation turning into a chronic state.
