Russia FM visits Israel

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Source: CCTV.com | 02-16-2009 15:00

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met Israeli President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem.

During their talks, Peres expressed concern over Russia's pledge to help Iran building its first nuclear power station.

Israel's Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, left, shakes hands with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, right, during their meeting at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2008. (AP Photo/Dan Balilty)

Outgoing Prime Minister Ehud Olmert visited Russia last year to seek assurances that Israel's security would not be threatened by Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Lavrov expressed hope the new Israeli government would favor "continuity" in Israeli-Russian relations and continue efforts towards a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

Later, Lavrov met with Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni.

Editor:Zhang Pengfei