Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova told RIA that Foreign Minister
Lavrov met Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Manama during the
ninth Russia–GCC strategic dialogue. Zakharova said participants will explore
ways to deepen mutually beneficial ties with GCC members, including economic,
cultural and humanitarian cooperation. The last foreign‑minister‑level meeting
in this format was held in Sochi in Sept 2025.
