Gorbachev stresses need for Russia-U.S. dialogue

The need in dialogue between Russia and the United States is huge now and in spite of the difficulties arising from it each country can play its role in the talks, former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev said at the meeting with Maltese Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Promotion Carmelo Abela.

"Nowadays, the need for dialogue, for improving cooperation, is huge, however difficult it is. And each country can play its role in it," the press service of the Gorbachev Foundation cited him as saying.

The Maltese Minister for Foreign Affairs, in turn, assured that Malta, as an EU member, will facilitate dialogue with Russia and closer positions on all issues, TASS reported.