"We have certainly requested a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and we hope it will take place," the ambassador said in response to a relevant question.
He added that, in connection with the current difficult situation in Palestine, Abbas's visit program will not be extensive, and expressed hope that a more substantial visit could take place after the establishment of a ceasefire.
The first Russian-Arab summit will be held in Moscow on October 15. Representatives from Arab countries in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as East African countries that are members of the Arab League, are expected to attend.