"Israel and Russia share a common interest to ensure
stability in the Middle East. And I am here because of the security
situation which is becoming ever more complex on our northern border...
We have never forgotten that very many emigrants from the former Soviet
Union live in Israel. This has a special effect on our bilateral
relations." –Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
(Israel)—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday and made the following remarks after their meeting:
"The conversation revolved, first of all, on the issue that I raised
regarding Syria, which is very important to the security of Israel. The
conversation was substantive. A joint mechanism for preventing
misunderstandings between our forces was also agreed to. (Photo via Facebook)
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second issue that I raised is good news for very many Israelis who are
waiting on a pension from Russia. President Putin said that he would
seek to advance the issue soon. He knows that depends on a Russian
budgetary outlay but he is determined to do this and he is looking to
move forward and conclude this. Of course, I expressed my appreciation;
this is important. He is do justice for many people who waiting and
hoping for this moment, and I hope that we will be able to announce its
implementation soon."
Prime Minister Netanyahu added: "I would say
that the importance of preventing misunderstandings is very big. Israel
is constantly working to prevent the transfer of advanced and deadly
weaponry from Syrian territory to Hezbollah. Israel is not prepared to
accept a second terrorist front that Iran is trying build on the Golan
Heights. Israel is taking action and when it does so it is important for
everyone, including Russia, to know how we are taking action.
It is no less important in order to prevent
misunderstandings, and it is worthwhile to do so before they occur and
not afterward. Therefore, I asked IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi
Eisenkot, GOC Intelligence, and of course my Military Secretary, to join
me in order to clarify things, first of all the facts, secondly our
military and security policy, and third to really try to establish that
same mechanism for preventing misunderstandings."
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