PM Netanyahus statement at the conclusion of his meeting with Russian President Putin
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PM Netanyahu's statement at the conclusion of his meeting with Russian President Putin

  • 8/23/2017
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    Most of the discussion dealt with Iran's attempt to establish a foothold in Syria in the places where ISIS was defeated and is leaving. The victory over ISIS is welcome. Iran's entry is unwelcome, endangering us… endangering the region and the world.
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    PM Netanyahu with President Putin in Sochi, Russia PM Netanyahu with President Putin in Sochi, Russia Copyright: Alexey Gromov
     
     
    ​​(Communicated by the PMO Media Advisor)

    “I conferred here today (August 23, 2017) in Sochi, on the Black Sea, for about three hours with President Vladimir Putin. Most of the discussion dealt with Iran's attempt to establish a foothold in Syria in the places where ISIS was defeated and is leaving. The victory over ISIS is welcome. Iran's entry is unwelcome, endangering us, and in my opinion, endangering the region and the world.
    "I spoke to President Putin very clearly about our positions on this matter and the fact that this is unacceptable to us. I can say about previous meetings with President Putin that any such conversation served the security of Israel and Israeli interests and I believe Russia's interests as well. Based on today's conversation, I think I can say the same things vis-à-vis Russia.