13 Apr 2015 16:54

Russia has solidarity with people of Palestine, ready to help form foundations of Palestinian state - Medvedev

GORKI. April 13 (Interfax) - Russia supports the people of Palestine in its aspiration to strengthen its statehood, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said.

"We, like before, have solidarity with the people of Palestine on all issues and we support the Palestinian people's aspirations to strengthen their statehood," Medvedev said during a meeting with Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas.

Medvedev said Russia is ready to continue assisting "in the development and formation of the foundations of the Palestinian state and conducting socio-economic reforms."