Lavrov: Russia Ready to Act as Mediator in Qatar Row

24.07.2017 09:25

Lavrov: Russia Ready to Act as Mediator in Qatar Row Lavrov: Russia Ready to Act as Mediator in Qatar Row

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia supports the mediation efforts in the resolution of the Qatar diplomatic row undertaken by Emir of Kuwait Sabah Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

Russia will be ready to provide mediation efforts in the resolution of the Qatar diplomatic row should it receive such a request, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

"We support the mediation efforts undertaken by Emir of Kuwait Sabah Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. If, within the framework of these efforts or in addition to them, the sides decide that Russia could also do something useful, we shall be ready to respond to such requests," Lavrov told the Rudaw television channel.