RIYADH: The Gulf Cooperation Council and Russia discussed the need to continue diplomatic efforts to ensure freedom of navigation in the straits of Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandab during a ministerial meeting in Manama on Sunday.Diplomatic efforts to establish peace in the region were also discussed at the strategic dialogue meeting.Strengthening GCC-Russian relations and developing the strategic partnership between the two sides was also discussed.The foreign ministers of GCC states and their Russian
