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QNA
Moscow
Foreign Ministers of GCC states and Russia on Thursday agreed to continue cooperation on regional and international issues of mutual interest and promote cooperation on the economic and social issues.
Foreign Minister HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani took part in the Fourth Joint Ministerial Meeting on Strategic Dialogue between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Russia in Moscow.
In a joint statement issued after the ministerial strategic dialogue between GCC and Russia, the two sides agreed that the resolution of persistent challenges and crises should be reached through peaceful means within the framework of a wide national dialogue.
They reaffirmed that they will remain united in combating terrorism and will work together to prevent terrorist acts through increased international cooperation.
On Syria, the two sides reaffirmed the need to preserve the unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity and stability of the country, and the importance of reaching a political solution to the crisis to preserve the lives of Syrians and that leads to cessation of hostilities on the basis of the UN Security Council Resolution 2254 and the agreements adopted by the International Syria Support Group (ISSG).
The ministers emphasised the need for a prompt end to the armed conflict in Syria on the international legal basis.
They emphasised the need for nationwide cessation of hostilities and welcomed the ongoing cooperation between Ceasefire Task Force Co-Chairs, Russia and the US to facilitate solidifying of the cessation of hostilities.
The statement stressed the necessity of providing access of humanitarian aid to the civilian population in accordance with international humanitarian law, and resumption of the intra-Syrian talks in Geneva. They supported the diplomatic efforts of the ISSG, co-chaired by Russia and the US, to help bring an end to the conflict in Syria.
The ministers also expressed their deep concern over the plight of refugees and internally displaced persons. The minsters supported UN efforts, international organisations, and countries including Russia and the GCC states, to alleviate the humanitarian suffering of the Syrian people.
The ministers welcomed the establishment of the Islamic Military Alliance to Fight Terrorism and supported cooperation between Russia and the US-led International Coalition against ISIS.
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