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Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the European Union

Submitted on 2015-06-28 22:00:00

Ambassador Vladimir Chizhov meets UNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Kraehenbuehl

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On 29 June 2015 Ambassador Vladimir Chizhov, Permanent Representative of Russia to the EU received UNRWA Commissioner-General Pierre Kraehenbuehl.

They exchanged views on recent developments in the Middle East with focus on the Palestinian-Israeli track. Both sides emphasised an urgent need to re-launch the Palestinian-Israeli peace process, which could have a positive impact on the regional situation in general. The Ambassador and the Commissioner-General shared the opinion that there is no alternative way to resolve crises in the region than by political and diplomatic means in compliance with international law.