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Lavrov attends Russia-GCC strategic dialogue in Manama

Oct 22, 2026 12:23 PM CT Manama, Bahrain diplomacy, russia, gcc, iran, regional-stability, energy-security

Summary

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov participated in the ninth ministerial meeting of the Russia-Gulf Cooperation Council strategic dialogue. The visit focused on diplomatic engagement and regional stability, with Lavrov advocating for peace between Iran and Gulf states to mitigate economic and security risks.

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No short-lived oil-price windfall can compensate for damage done by endless war between partners On October 18, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Manama, where he attended the ninth ministerial meeting of the Russia-Gulf Cooperation Council strategic dialogue and held separate talks ...

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Attended the Russia-GCC strategic dialogue and advocated for peace between Iran and the Gulf to prevent economic damage from conflict.

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