Russia to support Palestinians, urge blockade lifted - FM Lavrov
"The participants at the Mecca meeting displayed wisdom, prudence and - most importantly - responsibility towards the Palestinian people, and we actively support this movement and are trying to ensure that the whole international community back this process, and assist [the PNA] in the lifting of the blockade for Palestinian territories," Sergei Lavrov said.
Lavrov said Russia backed the idea to establish a national unity government for the PNA from the very beginning in May 2006, and that Russia has consistently supported specific steps and measures to promote the process.
Hamas and President Mahmoud Abbas-led Fatah movement agreed to form a power-sharing Cabinet in Mecca two weeks ago, ending weeks of bloody street clashes between their supporters.
