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🇷🇺🇮🇳 On May 4, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar as part of his visit to Goa, #India, to participate in a meeting of the #SCO foreign ministers.
The Ministers exchanged views on the main issues of bilateral relations, including the schedule of upcoming contacts, as well as current issues on the global and regional agenda. The Ministers praised the dynamics of cooperation in key areas of the specially privileged strategic partnership between our countries.
The Parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening coordination activities to develop common approaches as part of interaction at the most important international platforms, including the #SCO, #BRICS, the #UN and the #G20.
The Ministers agreed to continue down the path of building a fair multipolar system of interstate relations.
#RussiaIndia #DruzhbaDosti
The Ministers exchanged views on the main issues of bilateral relations, including the schedule of upcoming contacts, as well as current issues on the global and regional agenda. The Ministers praised the dynamics of cooperation in key areas of the specially privileged strategic partnership between our countries.
The Parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening coordination activities to develop common approaches as part of interaction at the most important international platforms, including the #SCO, #BRICS, the #UN and the #G20.
The Ministers agreed to continue down the path of building a fair multipolar system of interstate relations.
#RussiaIndia #DruzhbaDosti
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 On May 4, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Qin Gang on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Foreign Ministers’ Council meeting in the state of Goa, India.
The two Ministers praised Russian-Chinese relations for the momentum they have gained against the backdrop of growing geopolitical instability.
The two officials exchanged views on the current state of and prospects for developing the #SCO, welcoming the collective efforts by its member states to ensure peace and security in Eurasia. They also mentioned the SCO’s growing prestige in international affairs and its key role in the regional security architecture.
During the meeting, Sergey Lavrov and Qin Gang reaffirmed their mutual commitment to stepping up coordination efforts within the #UN, the #SCO, #BRICS, #RIC, #G20 and other key international organisations and dialogue mechanisms. They discussed several hot topics, including efforts to promote a peace settlement in the Ukraine crisis.
The meeting also included a confidential exchange of views on the latest international matters with a focus on the developments in the Asia-Pacific Region considering the fact that extra-regional actors have been increasingly active in seeking to set up various exclusive blocs and formats that undermine the ASEAN-centric security and stability framework in the region.
The two Ministers share the view that modern neo-colonialist practices are unacceptable and have a destructive effect on most countries around the world and international relations in general.
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The two Ministers praised Russian-Chinese relations for the momentum they have gained against the backdrop of growing geopolitical instability.
The two officials exchanged views on the current state of and prospects for developing the #SCO, welcoming the collective efforts by its member states to ensure peace and security in Eurasia. They also mentioned the SCO’s growing prestige in international affairs and its key role in the regional security architecture.
During the meeting, Sergey Lavrov and Qin Gang reaffirmed their mutual commitment to stepping up coordination efforts within the #UN, the #SCO, #BRICS, #RIC, #G20 and other key international organisations and dialogue mechanisms. They discussed several hot topics, including efforts to promote a peace settlement in the Ukraine crisis.
The meeting also included a confidential exchange of views on the latest international matters with a focus on the developments in the Asia-Pacific Region considering the fact that extra-regional actors have been increasingly active in seeking to set up various exclusive blocs and formats that undermine the ASEAN-centric security and stability framework in the region.
The two Ministers share the view that modern neo-colonialist practices are unacceptable and have a destructive effect on most countries around the world and international relations in general.
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🇷🇺🇵🇰 On May 4, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the sidelines of the meeting of the SCO Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Goa, India.
They discussed the current state of Russian-Pakistani relations, regional and international affairs, and exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan.
The Ministers praised Russia and Pakistan's interaction on the global stage, including at high-profile multilateral platforms such as the #UN and the #SCO.
🤝 The officials agreed to further expand contacts between the foreign ministries of the two countries.
#RussiaPakistan
They discussed the current state of Russian-Pakistani relations, regional and international affairs, and exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan.
The Ministers praised Russia and Pakistan's interaction on the global stage, including at high-profile multilateral platforms such as the #UN and the #SCO.
🤝 The officials agreed to further expand contacts between the foreign ministries of the two countries.
#RussiaPakistan
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks at talks with Foreign Minister of Belarus Sergey Aleinik (Moscow, May 17, 2023)
💬 We are glad to welcome you to Moscow.
This is your first visit to the Russian Federation after taking the office of Foreign Minister of the Republic of Belarus.
Today we have a busy agenda. Our countries are working on increasing the defence capacity on the western borders of the Union State, upholding justice in international relations, and asserting the inadmissibility of double standards in approaches to ensuring security in Europe.
☝️ The security architecture on the European continent is being actively destroyed by our Western neighbours. All the more important is coordination on the foreign policy front, which we carry out on the basis of two-year plans.
We will discuss the roles and tasks our ministries are facing in supporting the union state building, the implementation of the 28 union programmes, the provision of foreign political stewardship of the trade and economic cooperation, our actions at the #UN, #OSCE, #CIS, #CSTO, and #EAEU, as well as the strengthening of the Union State as the core of integration processes in the post-Soviet space.
💬 We are glad to welcome you to Moscow.
This is your first visit to the Russian Federation after taking the office of Foreign Minister of the Republic of Belarus.
Today we have a busy agenda. Our countries are working on increasing the defence capacity on the western borders of the Union State, upholding justice in international relations, and asserting the inadmissibility of double standards in approaches to ensuring security in Europe.
☝️ The security architecture on the European continent is being actively destroyed by our Western neighbours. All the more important is coordination on the foreign policy front, which we carry out on the basis of two-year plans.
We will discuss the roles and tasks our ministries are facing in supporting the union state building, the implementation of the 28 union programmes, the provision of foreign political stewardship of the trade and economic cooperation, our actions at the #UN, #OSCE, #CIS, #CSTO, and #EAEU, as well as the strengthening of the Union State as the core of integration processes in the post-Soviet space.
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during talks with Foreign Minister of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin
📍 Dushanbe, June 6, 2023
🇷🇺🇹🇯 It is symbolic that we meet in the year of the 30th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. Last year we celebrated 30 years of diplomatic relations.
Since then, we have established a solid legal framework: more than 200 interstate and intergovernmental agreements have been signed. There are strong ties between the businesses of the two countries. More than 70 Russian regions are involved in expanding business cooperation with our Tajikistani friends.
Of course, we conduct political dialogue and have regular contacts at the level of heads of government. We were delighted to host President Emomali Rahmon on the occasion of the 78thanniversary of Victory Day on May 9. As you rightly said, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin visited Tajikistan in March, when important talks took place. Just tomorrow, a series of events under the #CIS and the #EAEU aegis will open in Sochi, to be attended by Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Kokhir Rasulzoda.
🤝 We appreciate the attitude towards the Russian language displayed by the presidents and our Tajikistani friends working in culture and education. Russian universities are opening their branches here. The Russian-Tajik (Slavonic) University is working successfully. Last year, we hosted Days of Tajikistan in Russia. This year, we are preparing to hold Days of Russia in Tajikistan.
In international affairs, we participate fruitfully in the CIS, #SCO, CA+Russia, #UN, #CSTO and many other formats. We expect to hold useful talks today.
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📍 Dushanbe, June 6, 2023
🇷🇺🇹🇯 It is symbolic that we meet in the year of the 30th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. Last year we celebrated 30 years of diplomatic relations.
Since then, we have established a solid legal framework: more than 200 interstate and intergovernmental agreements have been signed. There are strong ties between the businesses of the two countries. More than 70 Russian regions are involved in expanding business cooperation with our Tajikistani friends.
Of course, we conduct political dialogue and have regular contacts at the level of heads of government. We were delighted to host President Emomali Rahmon on the occasion of the 78thanniversary of Victory Day on May 9. As you rightly said, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin visited Tajikistan in March, when important talks took place. Just tomorrow, a series of events under the #CIS and the #EAEU aegis will open in Sochi, to be attended by Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan Kokhir Rasulzoda.
🤝 We appreciate the attitude towards the Russian language displayed by the presidents and our Tajikistani friends working in culture and education. Russian universities are opening their branches here. The Russian-Tajik (Slavonic) University is working successfully. Last year, we hosted Days of Tajikistan in Russia. This year, we are preparing to hold Days of Russia in Tajikistan.
In international affairs, we participate fruitfully in the CIS, #SCO, CA+Russia, #UN, #CSTO and many other formats. We expect to hold useful talks today.
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during his meeting with Foreign Minister of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin
📍 Dushanbe, June 6, 2023
💬 I completely share what you have said about the quality of our relations, strategic partnership and alliance. Our presidents have set the tone. They are building our relations on the foundation that had been laid over the past years. It is of principle importance, and we have praised it, that President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon took part in the Victory Parade on Red Square on May 9 together with other leaders.
Today we have a lot of topics that are being addressed for the benefit of our countries and peoples, above all economic and energy issues, which are the foundations of our economies. Today it is impossible to solve problems on one’s own, and that is why regional processes and integration formats in Central Asia and on the Eurasian continent are becoming more attractive.
🤝 We cooperate closely in these formats, including within the #CSTO and the #SCO. I believe that today we will outline other ways to support this cooperation even more actively and effectively in the interest of our nations.
I completely agree with you that it is necessary to further coordinate our actions on the international stage, above all at the #UN, as friends and allies do.
📍 Dushanbe, June 6, 2023
💬 I completely share what you have said about the quality of our relations, strategic partnership and alliance. Our presidents have set the tone. They are building our relations on the foundation that had been laid over the past years. It is of principle importance, and we have praised it, that President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon took part in the Victory Parade on Red Square on May 9 together with other leaders.
Today we have a lot of topics that are being addressed for the benefit of our countries and peoples, above all economic and energy issues, which are the foundations of our economies. Today it is impossible to solve problems on one’s own, and that is why regional processes and integration formats in Central Asia and on the Eurasian continent are becoming more attractive.
🤝 We cooperate closely in these formats, including within the #CSTO and the #SCO. I believe that today we will outline other ways to support this cooperation even more actively and effectively in the interest of our nations.
I completely agree with you that it is necessary to further coordinate our actions on the international stage, above all at the #UN, as friends and allies do.
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🇷🇺🇧🇾 Today, Belarus, a state linked to Russia by centuries of fraternal friendship and bonds of mutual assistance, is marking Independence Day.
#OnThisDay in 1944, Minsk was liberated from Nazi German invaders and occupants as a result of well-coordinated Red Army operations. Fighting shoulder to shoulder, our nations made a decisive contribution to the Victory over Nazism.
Today, Russian-Belarusian relations are those of strategic partnership and alliance. Together, our countries continue to overcome serious difficulties and defend their interests on the international scene. They collaborate closely in the field of military and military-technical cooperation and in ensuring collective security.
Moscow and Minsk jointly streamline various institutions of the Union State and promote integration projects in the Eurasian region. Our countries voice common or similar positions on many international issues and cooperate closely in the #CSTO, the #EAEU, the #CIS, the #UN, the #OSCE and other international and regional organisations.
🤝 We congratulate the fraternal people of Belarus on the national holiday. We wish them well-being and prosperity.
#RussiaBelarus #UnionState
#OnThisDay in 1944, Minsk was liberated from Nazi German invaders and occupants as a result of well-coordinated Red Army operations. Fighting shoulder to shoulder, our nations made a decisive contribution to the Victory over Nazism.
Today, Russian-Belarusian relations are those of strategic partnership and alliance. Together, our countries continue to overcome serious difficulties and defend their interests on the international scene. They collaborate closely in the field of military and military-technical cooperation and in ensuring collective security.
Moscow and Minsk jointly streamline various institutions of the Union State and promote integration projects in the Eurasian region. Our countries voice common or similar positions on many international issues and cooperate closely in the #CSTO, the #EAEU, the #CIS, the #UN, the #OSCE and other international and regional organisations.
🤝 We congratulate the fraternal people of Belarus on the national holiday. We wish them well-being and prosperity.
#RussiaBelarus #UnionState
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 On July 13, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Director of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee Foreign Affairs Commission Office Wang Yi met on the sidelines of the ASEAN ministerial events in Jakarta.
The two diplomats praised the development of the political dialogue and practical interaction between Russia and China against the backdrop of increasing global turbulence. They paid special attention to the implementation of agreements reached following bilateral contacts at the highest political level since the beginning of the year. The Parties confirmed the importance of maintaining cooperation to deepen the two countries’ foreign political interaction.
Sergey Lavrov and Wang Yi discussed in detail cooperation within #ASEAN in the context of certain countries’ increased efforts to create bloc-focused military-political formats designed to undermine the ASEAN-centric system of maintaining security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Parties exchanged opinions on the current developments around the Ukrainian crisis and assessed the efforts of the global community to launch a peaceful negotiations process on Ukraine.
🤝 They also emphasised the importance of strengthening foreign political interaction between Moscow and Beijing at various international platforms, including the #UN, the #SCO, #BRICS, #APEC, the #G20 and others. The Sides expressed a shared commitment to boosting bilateral coordination regarding issues on the regional and global agenda in the interests of creating a more just and sustainable polycentric international order.
The two diplomats praised the development of the political dialogue and practical interaction between Russia and China against the backdrop of increasing global turbulence. They paid special attention to the implementation of agreements reached following bilateral contacts at the highest political level since the beginning of the year. The Parties confirmed the importance of maintaining cooperation to deepen the two countries’ foreign political interaction.
Sergey Lavrov and Wang Yi discussed in detail cooperation within #ASEAN in the context of certain countries’ increased efforts to create bloc-focused military-political formats designed to undermine the ASEAN-centric system of maintaining security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Parties exchanged opinions on the current developments around the Ukrainian crisis and assessed the efforts of the global community to launch a peaceful negotiations process on Ukraine.
🤝 They also emphasised the importance of strengthening foreign political interaction between Moscow and Beijing at various international platforms, including the #UN, the #SCO, #BRICS, #APEC, the #G20 and others. The Sides expressed a shared commitment to boosting bilateral coordination regarding issues on the regional and global agenda in the interests of creating a more just and sustainable polycentric international order.
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🇷🇺🇺🇳 Russia's position at the seventy-eighth session of the UN General Assembly
The primary objective of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly is to reaffirm the central and coordinating role of the universal Organization in global affairs and to strengthen the multipolar system of international relations.
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👉 We have consistently advocated strengthening the multilateral framework of international relations and world economy based on the universal norms of international law, first and foremost the provisions of the UN Charter, focusing on the unconditional respect for the sovereign equality of states and non-interference in their internal affairs.
❗️ It is pivotal to prevent a small group of Western countries from taking control of the UN by striving to substitute generally recognized principles of cooperation between the states with non-consensual constructs.
#UN
The UN Security Council reform should aim to strengthen the representation of developing states from Africa, Asia and Latin America in the Security Council without prejudice to the UNSC's effectiveness and operational efficiency. Low twenties seems the optimum number of members of the reformed Council.
We support realistic initiatives to revitalize the work of the UN General Assembly within the relevant Ad Hoc Working Group. It is of paramount importance to fine-tune UNGA working methods, streamline its overloaded agenda and strengthen multilingualism.
#Sanctions
Sanctions are an important auxiliary tool for the UNSC to suppress activities threatening international peace and security. They must not be used as a means of punishment. They should be carefully measured, targeted and time-limited and take into account political, socio-economic, human rights and humanitarian consequences.
❗️It is unacceptable to introduce, in addition to UNSC sanctions, further unilateral coercive measures, especially those with extraterritorial effect. We advocate for including this requirement in relevant SC resolutions.
#UNGA78
The primary objective of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly is to reaffirm the central and coordinating role of the universal Organization in global affairs and to strengthen the multipolar system of international relations.
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👉 We have consistently advocated strengthening the multilateral framework of international relations and world economy based on the universal norms of international law, first and foremost the provisions of the UN Charter, focusing on the unconditional respect for the sovereign equality of states and non-interference in their internal affairs.
❗️ It is pivotal to prevent a small group of Western countries from taking control of the UN by striving to substitute generally recognized principles of cooperation between the states with non-consensual constructs.
#UN
The UN Security Council reform should aim to strengthen the representation of developing states from Africa, Asia and Latin America in the Security Council without prejudice to the UNSC's effectiveness and operational efficiency. Low twenties seems the optimum number of members of the reformed Council.
We support realistic initiatives to revitalize the work of the UN General Assembly within the relevant Ad Hoc Working Group. It is of paramount importance to fine-tune UNGA working methods, streamline its overloaded agenda and strengthen multilingualism.
#Sanctions
Sanctions are an important auxiliary tool for the UNSC to suppress activities threatening international peace and security. They must not be used as a means of punishment. They should be carefully measured, targeted and time-limited and take into account political, socio-economic, human rights and humanitarian consequences.
❗️It is unacceptable to introduce, in addition to UNSC sanctions, further unilateral coercive measures, especially those with extraterritorial effect. We advocate for including this requirement in relevant SC resolutions.
#UNGA78
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 On April 8-9, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was on an official visit to China, where he was received by President of China Xi Jinping and held extensive talks with Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi.
The Chinese leader welcomed Sergey Lavrov’s arrival in Beijing as an important step of comprehensive preparations for President of Russia Vladimir Putin’s state visit to China, scheduled to take place this year.
Xi Jinping praised the current state of bilateral relations, which continue to develop dynamically considering the difficult situation in the world, and stated his readiness to further strengthen comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation with Russia.
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During Sergey Lavrov’s talks with Wang Yi, the schedule of bilateral contacts at the high and highest levels was discussed, as well as separate issues of practical cooperation in various fields.
The two countries’ Foreign Ministers stressed the importance to promote mutual cooperation with the #UN, #SCO, #BRICS, #G20, #APEC and other multilateral mechanisms and forums. The Ministers also discussed ways to ensure security and stability in the Asia-Pacific regions considering the US’s policy to create limited-membership closed military-political alliances there, which are anti-Russia and anti-China.
Separate matters related to the developments around the Korean peninsula and Taiwan, as well as within the Middle Eastern settlement process, were discussed, as well as prospects of forming new security architecture in Eurasia against the backdrop of stagnating Euro-Atlantic mechanisms.
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The talks, held in Beijing in a traditionally trustful and friendly atmosphere, showed the two countries’ converging approaches to the major global processes and reaffirmed the importance of further promoting bilateral cooperation for strengthening peace and stability in the region and on the whole planet.
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The Chinese leader welcomed Sergey Lavrov’s arrival in Beijing as an important step of comprehensive preparations for President of Russia Vladimir Putin’s state visit to China, scheduled to take place this year.
Xi Jinping praised the current state of bilateral relations, which continue to develop dynamically considering the difficult situation in the world, and stated his readiness to further strengthen comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation with Russia.
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During Sergey Lavrov’s talks with Wang Yi, the schedule of bilateral contacts at the high and highest levels was discussed, as well as separate issues of practical cooperation in various fields.
The two countries’ Foreign Ministers stressed the importance to promote mutual cooperation with the #UN, #SCO, #BRICS, #G20, #APEC and other multilateral mechanisms and forums. The Ministers also discussed ways to ensure security and stability in the Asia-Pacific regions considering the US’s policy to create limited-membership closed military-political alliances there, which are anti-Russia and anti-China.
Separate matters related to the developments around the Korean peninsula and Taiwan, as well as within the Middle Eastern settlement process, were discussed, as well as prospects of forming new security architecture in Eurasia against the backdrop of stagnating Euro-Atlantic mechanisms.
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The talks, held in Beijing in a traditionally trustful and friendly atmosphere, showed the two countries’ converging approaches to the major global processes and reaffirmed the importance of further promoting bilateral cooperation for strengthening peace and stability in the region and on the whole planet.
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🇷🇺🇿🇦 On June 10, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa Naledi Pandor on the sidelines of the #BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting in Nizhny Novgorod.
The meeting focused on topical issues of bilateral strategical partnership, with an emphasis on expanding trade and economic cooperation. Both Parties expressed an interest in deepening political dialogue and reaffirmed their commitment to effective cooperation at the #UN, #BRICS, the #G20 and other international platforms.
The participants also discussed further opportunities for the contribution of South Africa and a number of other representatives of the Global South in finding solutions to the Ukraine crisis proceeding from the common understanding of the origins and causes of the crisis.
During the discussion on Middle East issues, concerns were raised about the ongoing escalation in the zone of the Palestinian-Israeli confrontation. Additionally, the Ministers considered some aspects of the current situation in Africa and Europe.
#RussiaSouthAfrica
The meeting focused on topical issues of bilateral strategical partnership, with an emphasis on expanding trade and economic cooperation. Both Parties expressed an interest in deepening political dialogue and reaffirmed their commitment to effective cooperation at the #UN, #BRICS, the #G20 and other international platforms.
The participants also discussed further opportunities for the contribution of South Africa and a number of other representatives of the Global South in finding solutions to the Ukraine crisis proceeding from the common understanding of the origins and causes of the crisis.
During the discussion on Middle East issues, concerns were raised about the ongoing escalation in the zone of the Palestinian-Israeli confrontation. Additionally, the Ministers considered some aspects of the current situation in Africa and Europe.
#RussiaSouthAfrica
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🇷🇺🇪🇹 On June 10, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Foreign Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Taye Atskeselassie on the sidelines of the #BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting in Nizhny Novgorod.
The discussion focused on key areas for enhancing mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation, trade, economy, science, technology and humanitarian ties.
Moscow and Addis Ababa reiterated their commitment to strengthening political dialogue and close coordination of approaches within the #UN and #BRICS, including in the context of the Russia’s BRICS presidency.
The two Ministers held a confidential discussion on engagement at the UN and other international organisations. Detailed discussions were held on conflicts in Africa, with a specific emphasis on the situation in the Horn of Africa.
#RussiaEthiopia
The discussion focused on key areas for enhancing mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation, trade, economy, science, technology and humanitarian ties.
Moscow and Addis Ababa reiterated their commitment to strengthening political dialogue and close coordination of approaches within the #UN and #BRICS, including in the context of the Russia’s BRICS presidency.
The two Ministers held a confidential discussion on engagement at the UN and other international organisations. Detailed discussions were held on conflicts in Africa, with a specific emphasis on the situation in the Horn of Africa.
#RussiaEthiopia
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🇷🇺🇲🇳 The President of Russia Vladimir Putin began a series of his bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the SCO Summit with a conversation with President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh.
💬 Vladimir Putin: This year, we celebrate a remarkable date, the 85th anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Khalkin Gol against Japanese aggressors.
Overall, the relations between our countries have developed throughout the decades on a very positive and firm foundation of cooperation and friendship.
It should be noted that last year, we recorded a slight decrease in mutual trade; however, there has been substantial growth this year, and we have gained a good momentum during the first six months of 2024.
🎓 We continue to develop our humanitarian ties. I want to note that the quota of Mongolian students in Russia is one of the highest – 620 people. We are willing to raise it further.
I have spoken about our trade and economic cooperation, but when necessary, especially if Mongolia faces issues caused by climate change, we make efforts to provide help in the form of grain supplies, other goods and energy, which are delivered free of charge.
Speaking of which, energy remains one of the major areas of cooperation for us. This work is going smoothly, but there is room for expansion. We can discuss boosting supplies of hydrocarbons and electricity.
🤝 I am very glad to have this opportunity to exchange opinions on the entire scope of our relations, including our coordinated efforts in international affairs. We work extensively at the #UN and other platforms, such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (#SCO).
Right now, we are finalising a treaty between Mongolia and the #EAEU, and I believe it will be another progressive step to formally strengthen the legal framework of our relations and create actual new opportunities for expanding our cooperation.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: This year, we celebrate a remarkable date, the 85th anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Khalkin Gol against Japanese aggressors.
Overall, the relations between our countries have developed throughout the decades on a very positive and firm foundation of cooperation and friendship.
It should be noted that last year, we recorded a slight decrease in mutual trade; however, there has been substantial growth this year, and we have gained a good momentum during the first six months of 2024.
🎓 We continue to develop our humanitarian ties. I want to note that the quota of Mongolian students in Russia is one of the highest – 620 people. We are willing to raise it further.
I have spoken about our trade and economic cooperation, but when necessary, especially if Mongolia faces issues caused by climate change, we make efforts to provide help in the form of grain supplies, other goods and energy, which are delivered free of charge.
Speaking of which, energy remains one of the major areas of cooperation for us. This work is going smoothly, but there is room for expansion. We can discuss boosting supplies of hydrocarbons and electricity.
🤝 I am very glad to have this opportunity to exchange opinions on the entire scope of our relations, including our coordinated efforts in international affairs. We work extensively at the #UN and other platforms, such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (#SCO).
Right now, we are finalising a treaty between Mongolia and the #EAEU, and I believe it will be another progressive step to formally strengthen the legal framework of our relations and create actual new opportunities for expanding our cooperation.
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#RussiaMongolia
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#RussiaChina
🇷🇺🇨🇳 On September 25, Sergey Lavrov met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.
The Parties praised the development of political dialogue and practical cooperation between Russia and China amidst the highly turbulent international situation. Focus was placed on the implementation of agreements reached at the higher level, as well as the preparations for the BRICS summit in Kazan and new contacts between the two countries’ leaders.
The Ministers stressed the importance of enhancing the two countries’ foreign policy coordination at international platforms, such as the #UN and its Security Council, #BRICS, #SCO, #APEC, #G20, and other formats. Sergey Lavrov and Wang Yi mentioned that Western countries’ illegitimate sanctions imposed in circumvention of UN Security Council resolutions are unacceptable as they undermine the stability of the global economy and universal forms of trade and economic cooperation.
An in-depth discussion was held on global and Eurasian security, including settlement process for the Ukrainian crisis and measures to counter the West in escalating the situation in the Asia-Pacific region and around Taiwan, as well as on a number of other issues on the regional agenda.
The conversation took place in the traditionally trust-based and constructive spirit typical of the Russian-Chinese strategic partnership.
#UNGA79
🇷🇺🇨🇳 On September 25, Sergey Lavrov met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.
The Parties praised the development of political dialogue and practical cooperation between Russia and China amidst the highly turbulent international situation. Focus was placed on the implementation of agreements reached at the higher level, as well as the preparations for the BRICS summit in Kazan and new contacts between the two countries’ leaders.
The Ministers stressed the importance of enhancing the two countries’ foreign policy coordination at international platforms, such as the #UN and its Security Council, #BRICS, #SCO, #APEC, #G20, and other formats. Sergey Lavrov and Wang Yi mentioned that Western countries’ illegitimate sanctions imposed in circumvention of UN Security Council resolutions are unacceptable as they undermine the stability of the global economy and universal forms of trade and economic cooperation.
An in-depth discussion was held on global and Eurasian security, including settlement process for the Ukrainian crisis and measures to counter the West in escalating the situation in the Asia-Pacific region and around Taiwan, as well as on a number of other issues on the regional agenda.
The conversation took place in the traditionally trust-based and constructive spirit typical of the Russian-Chinese strategic partnership.
#UNGA79