[Russian Foreign Minister: Russia Has Updated the Gulf Region Security Concept and Submitted It to Relevant Parties] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on June 5, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated to the media during the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 4 that Russia has updated its previously formulated Gulf region security concept and has submitted it to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Iran. Russia is currently awaiting responses from the relevant countries. Lavrov noted that the security concept developed by Russia primarily emphasizes the principle of mutual non-aggression. The concept proposes that all parties discuss relevant arrangements: first, signing agreements to implement transparency in military activities, restrict military actions, and regulate military exercise preparations; second, introducing a package of confidence-building measures. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov stated on June 1 that Russia had formulated the Gulf region security concept. Russia is making diplomatic efforts and utilizing various channels, ready at any time to assist the United States and Iran in reaching subsequent agreements. (Xinhua News Agency)