Russia-Arab Summit May Happen in 2027
Anton Kobyakov, a presidential advisor to Russia, stated in an interview with TASS at the World Economic Forum that the Russia-Arab summit could take place in 2027 if the situation in the Middle East normalizes.
Consensus
- A Russia-Arab summit may be held in 2027.
- The summit's timing depends on normalization of the situation on the Middle East.
- Anton Kobakov, a presidential advisor and secretary of the Eastern Economic Forum's organizing committee, made the statement.
- The statement was made during the Eastern Economic Forum (VEF) in 2026.
Points of divergence
- Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin's press secretary, said in early April that holding a Russia-Arab summit in the near term is unlikely, but acknowledged it could be useful in the future due to the consequences of the war in Iran and aggression against Iran. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Kobyakov allowed the summit 'Russia - Arab world' to be held in 2027 — Ведомости
- Russian-Arab summit may take place in 2027 if normalization of the situation in the Middle East occurs, stated in an interview... — ТАСС (Telegram)