Russia is ready to do everything in its power to help solve the crisis in the Middle East. Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, on the sidelines of the eighth conference of the Forum of Gas Exporting Countries in Moscow. Key points: Crisis in the Middle East: Russia is ready to do everything in its power to help resolve the situation in the region, Putin said, emphasizing Moscow's support for ending hostilities and finding a political-diplomatic solution to the conflict surrounding Iran. Iran-US negotiations: The Islamabad Memorandum, signed in June with Qatari and Pakistani mediation, remains relevant as a basis for advancing negotiations between Washington and Tehran, Putin noted. Qatar's mediation efforts: Putin emphasized the increased coordination between Moscow and Doha on the international stage, while recognizing Qatar's significant mediation role in resolving crises, including in the Persian Gulf. Palestinian issue and the Strait of Hormuz: The Qatari emir expressed appreciation for Russia's role in seeking an early solution to the Middle East crisis and emphasized Dohes' reliance on Moscow regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Palestinian problem. Global energy security: Stability in the global energy market depends on effective cooperation and coordination between Russia and Qatar, two of the largest producers and exporters of natural gas in the world, Putin stated. Trade and Investment: Bilateral trade turnover increased by 10%, Putin noted. The Qatari emir emphasized Qatar's investments in Russian companies and expressed interest in further developing economic cooperation. Bilateral relations: The Qatari emir described relations between Russia and Qatar as "strong, solid and historic", noting significant progress in economic cooperation and investment over the past decade.

Russia is ready to do everything in its power to help solve the crisis in the Middle East. Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, on the sidelines of the eighth conference of the Forum of Gas Exporting Countries in Moscow. Key points: Crisis in the Middle East: Russia is ready to do everything in its power to help resolve the situation in the region, Putin said, emphasizing Moscow's support for ending hostilities and finding a political-diplomatic solution to the conflict surrounding Iran. Iran-US negotiations: The Islamabad Memorandum, signed in June with Qatari and Pakistani mediation, remains relevant as a basis for advancing negotiations between Washington and Tehran, Putin noted. Qatar's mediation efforts: Putin emphasized the increased coordination between Moscow and Doha on the international stage, while recognizing Qatar's significant mediation role in resolving crises, including in the Persian Gulf. Palestinian issue and the Strait of Hormuz: The Qatari emir expressed appreciation for Russia's role in seeking an early solution to the Middle East crisis and emphasized Dohes' reliance on Moscow regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Palestinian problem. Global energy security: Stability in the global energy market depends on effective cooperation and coordination between Russia and Qatar, two of the largest producers and exporters of natural gas in the world, Putin stated. Trade and Investment: Bilateral trade turnover increased by 10%, Putin noted. The Qatari emir emphasized Qatar's investments in Russian companies and expressed interest in further developing economic cooperation. Bilateral relations: The Qatari emir described relations between Russia and Qatar as "strong, solid and historic", noting significant progress in economic cooperation and investment over the past decade.