Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold negotiations with the President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas.
"During the upcoming talks the two leaders will hold talks concerning key aspects of Russian-Palestinian relations and their future, with particular attention on the trade, economic and humanitarian sectors," TASS cited the press service of the Kremlin.
The heads of state will pay particular attention to the current situation in the Middle East and North Africa. "There will also be an exchange of ideas on the process of the Israeli-Palestinian talks and other problematic regional situations," the Kremlin said in a statement.
Putin has repeatedly confirmed Russia's readiness to contribute to the course of the Palestinian-Israeli negotiations. "Russia has consistently advocated in favor of the earliest execution of the legitimate rights of the Palestinians to establish an independent, contiguous and viable state. We believe that Palestine’s acquisition of national sovereignty on a common international legal base will be an important factor in ensuring a comprehensive, just settlement in the Middle East," Putin said.
Abbas is also scheduled to meet with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Monday to discuss economic and investment issues.