Sputnik agency quoted Zakharova as saying today, on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum: “The Arab countries show great interest in these relations, just as it has become clear the Arab interest in the groups to which Russia belongs. Such groups were established by Russia itself,” explaining that “the policies of self-destruction pursued by the West, which attempts to impose domination over the world, demonstrates the reality of our countries, where everyone is interested in finding partners who embrace the principles of mutual respect, equality, and in compliance with international law.”
Zakharova pointed out that “at a time when American brutality is raging, independent countries of the world tend to look for reliable and long-term partners.”