Visit of the Trade Mission delegation to the Global Refining & Petrochemicals Congress

The Trade Mission, represented by Trade Representative A.L. Rybas and leading expert specialist A.A. Ukolov, attended the GRPC conference in Delhi. The main topics of the conference were focused on oil refining in India and the development of oil refineries on its territory.

Participants included major players in the country's oil industry, such as GAIL, Indian Oil Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum, Bharat Petroleum, as well as Nayara Energy (a joint venture between Rosneft and Reliance Industries). During the conference, issues of increasing refining volumes, expanding the basket of refinery products, as well as reducing the carbon footprint of refinery operations were discussed.

⚡️Foreign Minister’s Special Representative for Cooperation to Promote Respect for the Right to Freedom of Religion and Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Gennady Askaldovich’s comment on the newly released US State Department’s 2023 International Religious Freedom Report (June 28, 2024)

💬 As before, Washington arrogantly gave other countries marks without even trying to maintain a semblance of objectivity and hide another attempt to impose its infamous rules-based order on everyone.

This extensive document was drafted with the involvement of all US diplomatic missions, pro-Western NGOs, and other organisations. It cites “facts” about violations of believers’ rights and persecution of dissenters, and describes experiences of combating such abuses in 199 countries worldwide. The fact that the situation in allied countries is presented in a neutral, even sparing manner, catches the eye instantly, which, of course, cannot be said about the countries that are unwilling to obey Uncle Sam’s diktat.

🔻The report reflects profound degradation of Russia-US bilateral relations, which occurred through Washington’s fault, and the unwillingness to hear or understand our arguments and points of view, including with regard to the causes and progress of the special military operation.

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The report compilers relied again on biased sources from among the pro-Western NGOs on its payroll which work according to the “whatever you wish” principle. In Russia, these and similar entities are listed as undesirable organisations and foreign agents. Their goal is to destroy the Russian state. But the Americans welcome and use such partners to their advantage.

☝️Having our own laws is the prerogative of Russia as a sovereign state. We will not listen to what overseas experts have to preach, including dubious “standards” or “benchmarks,” especially so when they embolden extremists, which can lead to the most tragic consequences.

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#Announcement

🎙 On July 3, 2024 approximately at 12:00 p.m. MSK (9:00 am GMT/ 11:00 am CEST/ 15:00 pm Beijing) Deputy Director of the Foreign Ministry’s Information and Press Department Andrey Nastasin will hold a briefing on current foreign policy issues.

For accreditation inquiries, please contact the Russian Foreign Ministry's Press Centre. Accredited journalists will receive detailed explanations on the technical aspects of submitting questions.

The Deputy Director will answer media questions received by the call centre.

❗️ Accreditation is open until 10:00 am on July 2.

⛵"Scarlet Sails" illuminates White Nights at St. Petersburg ✨

Traditionally during the event "Scarlet Sails" young St Peterburgians celebrate their school graduation! 🎉

⛵The brigantine with its colourful sails represents a person's journey towards their dreams and as such fits perfectly with those about to embark on a new chapter in their lives.
❤ We wish all the children step confidently into adulthood and be happy!
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