Manama, March 15 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa made a phone call today between His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The two leaders reviewed the historical bilateral relations and their steady development in various fields.
Discussions also focused on the importance of a diplomatic solution to settle differences between countries through dialogue and peaceful means to avoid further escalation.
While discussing developments in Ukraine, the two leaders emphasized the importance of concerted international efforts to ensure a lasting and comprehensive peace and to ensure the interests and national security of all parties.
His Majesty stressed the importance of taking into account the provision of humanitarian aid and services to civilians in Ukraine and the need for all countries to fulfill their duty to fund humanitarian operations announced by the United Nations in accordance with the principles of human solidarity.
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