In addition to sending a message of condolences on the death of outstanding politician and former President and Prime Minister of Israel Shimon Peres, Vladimir Putin telephoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to express support and sympathy to the family of the deceased and to the Government and people of Israel.
The President spoke about Mr Peres’s personal contribution to the development and strengthening of friendly and mutually beneficial relations between Russia and Israel and his consistent efforts to promote peace in the Middle East.
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Condolences on the death of Shimon Peres
September 28, 2016