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The President congratulated Mr Netanyahu on the victory of the Likud party, which he heads, in Israel’s early parliamentary election and wished success in forming the country’s new government.

Mr Putin and Mr Netanyahu discussed key issues in Russian-Israeli relations and expressed their mutual desire to continue developing ties in various areas, including humanitarian contacts, especially in connection with the upcoming celebrations of the 70^th anniversary of Victory in World War II.

The two leaders exchanged views on current regional issues, in particular the Middle East peace process and issues related to talks on the Iranian nuclear programme. Mr Putin and Mr Netanyahu expressed their deep concern over the sudden escalation of the conflict in Yemen. Mr Putin stressed the need to step up the international community’s efforts to reach a peaceful and long-term settlement of the situation in Yemen.