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🗓 On September 9, Riyadh hosted the 7th Russia-Gulf Cooperation Council (#GCC) Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue. The meeting was chaired by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed Al Thani, representing the current GCC chair.
The event was attended by the Foreign Ministers of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Sultanate of Oman, as well as the Secretary General of the GCC.
In his remarks, Sergey Lavrov emphasised that strengthening cooperation with our GCC partners is a key priority for Russian diplomacy. <...>
🔺 The meeting participants thoroughly examined the situation in the Middle East and North Africa during the lively discussion. All participants agreed that the persistent problems and crises in the region should be addressed through political and diplomatic means, while strictly adhering to the core principles of the UN Charter.
The main focus was placed on discussing the crisis in the Palestine-Israeli conflict zone in the context of the unprecedented escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip. The participants also emphasised the importance of an immediate ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave and providing urgent humanitarian assistance to its residents. They also confirmed the need to consolidate international efforts to create conditions for launching a comprehensive peace process on a generally accepted international legal basis, providing for the creation of an independent Palestinian state coexisting with Israel in peace and security. <...>
🤝 In their remarks, Sergey Lavrov and his Arab counterparts reaffirmed mutual interest in further efforts to develop and diversify mutually beneficial business, cultural, and humanitarian ties, given the countries’ significant potential.
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The event was attended by the Foreign Ministers of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Sultanate of Oman, as well as the Secretary General of the GCC.
In his remarks, Sergey Lavrov emphasised that strengthening cooperation with our GCC partners is a key priority for Russian diplomacy. <...>
🔺 The meeting participants thoroughly examined the situation in the Middle East and North Africa during the lively discussion. All participants agreed that the persistent problems and crises in the region should be addressed through political and diplomatic means, while strictly adhering to the core principles of the UN Charter.
The main focus was placed on discussing the crisis in the Palestine-Israeli conflict zone in the context of the unprecedented escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip. The participants also emphasised the importance of an immediate ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave and providing urgent humanitarian assistance to its residents. They also confirmed the need to consolidate international efforts to create conditions for launching a comprehensive peace process on a generally accepted international legal basis, providing for the creation of an independent Palestinian state coexisting with Israel in peace and security. <...>
🤝 In their remarks, Sergey Lavrov and his Arab counterparts reaffirmed mutual interest in further efforts to develop and diversify mutually beneficial business, cultural, and humanitarian ties, given the countries’ significant potential.
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#RussiaGCC
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🇺🇳 On September 9 — October 11 the 57th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will take place in Geneva.
The Session will cover a broad range of issues on the international human rights agenda. They include:
• protecting and encouraging economic, cultural and social rights,
• ensuring the right to development,
• protection of children,
• countering discrimination of women,
• promoting the interests of indigenous peoples,
• preventing the negative impact of unilateral enforcement measures on human rights,
• other related matters.
Session participants will also discuss the human rights situation in Belarus, Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Burundi, Venezuela, Haiti, Honduras, the DR Congo, Yemen, Cambodia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Sudan, Somali, Sri Lanka and the Central African Republic.
❌ It is expected that, at the European Union’s initiative, the UNHRC will once again consider a politicised and extremely confrontational draft resolution on the human rights situation in the Russian Federation, in which it will be proposed that the powers of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in the Russian Federation be extended by another year. Russia does not recognise the Special Rapporteur’s mandate and has officially declared its refusal to cooperate with this illegitimate special procedure in any form.
🇷🇺 The Russian delegation that will take part in the Session as an observer intends, as before, to extensively use all available possibilities to overcome confrontation, to promote a uniting agenda and to encourage international partners to understand the importance of developing a constructive international dialogue on encouraging and protecting human rights with due respect for the national, cultural and historical specifics of each state.
#HumanRights #UNHRC57
The Session will cover a broad range of issues on the international human rights agenda. They include:
• protecting and encouraging economic, cultural and social rights,
• ensuring the right to development,
• protection of children,
• countering discrimination of women,
• promoting the interests of indigenous peoples,
• preventing the negative impact of unilateral enforcement measures on human rights,
• other related matters.
Session participants will also discuss the human rights situation in Belarus, Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Burundi, Venezuela, Haiti, Honduras, the DR Congo, Yemen, Cambodia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Sudan, Somali, Sri Lanka and the Central African Republic.
❌ It is expected that, at the European Union’s initiative, the UNHRC will once again consider a politicised and extremely confrontational draft resolution on the human rights situation in the Russian Federation, in which it will be proposed that the powers of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in the Russian Federation be extended by another year. Russia does not recognise the Special Rapporteur’s mandate and has officially declared its refusal to cooperate with this illegitimate special procedure in any form.
🇷🇺 The Russian delegation that will take part in the Session as an observer intends, as before, to extensively use all available possibilities to overcome confrontation, to promote a uniting agenda and to encourage international partners to understand the importance of developing a constructive international dialogue on encouraging and protecting human rights with due respect for the national, cultural and historical specifics of each state.
#HumanRights #UNHRC57
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🇷🇺🇸🇦 On September 8 and 9, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was on a working visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He was received by Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and had a meeting with Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
The participants in the talks had a detailed discussion on the key avenues for further developing of the traditionally friendly Russian-Saudi relations in all their aspects with a focus on the practical implementation of the agreements reached following President of Russia Vladimir Putin’s visit to Saudi Arabia in December 2023.
📈 The two Sides expressed their shared interest in promoting consistent efforts to expand their trade and economic cooperation, step up investment collaboration, including the implementation of current and future projects, and promoting closer cultural, humanitarian, scientific and technological ties.
They praised the existing level of cooperation in the OPEC+ format and stressed that the recently approved decisions testified to the growing stability and independence of this unique coordinating mechanism used by the oil exporting countries, as well as its effectiveness and relevance in terms of balancing supply and demand on the global energy market.
They paid special attention to current regional issues, including prospects for the settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in light of the ongoing unprecedented escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip, as well as the state of affairs in Yemen, Sudan, and Syria. They noted that Moscow and Riyadh shared convergent approaches in favour of resolving of the persisting Middle East crises as quickly as possible and solely by political and diplomatic methods taking into account the interests of all the parties involved and within a generally recognised international legal framework in keeping with the principles of the UN Charter.
🤝 They reaffirmed the shared commitment by Russia and Saudi Arabia to maintain regular political dialogue and coordination on all aspects of the bilateral and global agenda.
#RussiaSaudiArabia
The participants in the talks had a detailed discussion on the key avenues for further developing of the traditionally friendly Russian-Saudi relations in all their aspects with a focus on the practical implementation of the agreements reached following President of Russia Vladimir Putin’s visit to Saudi Arabia in December 2023.
📈 The two Sides expressed their shared interest in promoting consistent efforts to expand their trade and economic cooperation, step up investment collaboration, including the implementation of current and future projects, and promoting closer cultural, humanitarian, scientific and technological ties.
They praised the existing level of cooperation in the OPEC+ format and stressed that the recently approved decisions testified to the growing stability and independence of this unique coordinating mechanism used by the oil exporting countries, as well as its effectiveness and relevance in terms of balancing supply and demand on the global energy market.
They paid special attention to current regional issues, including prospects for the settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in light of the ongoing unprecedented escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip, as well as the state of affairs in Yemen, Sudan, and Syria. They noted that Moscow and Riyadh shared convergent approaches in favour of resolving of the persisting Middle East crises as quickly as possible and solely by political and diplomatic methods taking into account the interests of all the parties involved and within a generally recognised international legal framework in keeping with the principles of the UN Charter.
🤝 They reaffirmed the shared commitment by Russia and Saudi Arabia to maintain regular political dialogue and coordination on all aspects of the bilateral and global agenda.
#RussiaSaudiArabia
🕊 Leo Tolstoy International Peace Prize awarded to the African Union
The African Union becomes the first recipient of this international award, presented for the first time in Moscow on the stage of the Bolshoi Theatre on the anniversary of the birth of the great Russian writer and humanist thinker.
🏆 The prize is awarded by an international jury in recognition of a significant contribution to strengthening peace and preventing the threat of a Third World War or nuclear catastrophe.
In addition to the financial reward, the laureate receives a personalized gold medal and a diploma.
#LeoTolstoyPeacePrize #AfricanUnion
The African Union becomes the first recipient of this international award, presented for the first time in Moscow on the stage of the Bolshoi Theatre on the anniversary of the birth of the great Russian writer and humanist thinker.
🏆 The prize is awarded by an international jury in recognition of a significant contribution to strengthening peace and preventing the threat of a Third World War or nuclear catastrophe.
In addition to the financial reward, the laureate receives a personalized gold medal and a diploma.
#LeoTolstoyPeacePrize #AfricanUnion
🇷🇺💬 Déclarations du ministre russe des Affaires étrangères Sergueï Lavrov lors de la conférence de presse à l’issue de la septième réunion ministérielle du dialogue stratégique Russie-Conseil de coopération du Golfe (Riyad, le 9 septembre 2024):
#Ukraine
🔹La partie russe n’a jamais pris au sérieux la «formule de paix de Zelensky», mais a seulement exprimé sa surprise que quelqu’un d’autre y croit vraiment. Bien sûr, cela se produit sous la pression de l’Occident;
🔹Nous n’avons jamais voulu la terre de quelqu’un d’autre. Nous voulions simplement que les personnes qui font partie intégrante du monde russe, de la culture, de la langue, de l’histoire et de la religion russes soient traitées avec humanité, comme l’exigent le droit international, de nombreuses conventions sur les droits de l'homme et, surtout, la Charte des Nations unies.
🔹Rien ne fonctionnera si nous ne nous attaquons pas à la racine du problème. À cet égard, nous voyons d'un bon œil l'initiative du Président chinois Xi Jinping sur la sécurité mondiale, qui stipule que tout conflit doit être étudié à partir de ses causes profondes.
🔹La question n'est pas de savoir où se réunir et dans quelles circonstances. Il s'agit de savoir de quoi discuter. Si nous discutons d'appels au cessez-le-feu et pensons à des échanges de territoires, ce n'est pas sérieux. Je tiens à rappeler une fois de plus que le problème n'est pas celui des territoires, mais celui des droits des personnes.
🔹Si nous constatons une volonté sérieuse de défendre les droits de l'homme, que l'Occident brandit toujours fièrement sur ses «bannières», quelle que soit la question (mais pas sur celle-ci), je suis convaincu que nous nous mettrons facilement d'accord sur le lieu et l'heure de la réunion. Tout d'abord, nous devons comprendre de quoi nous allons discuter.
#Proche-Orient
🔹 Washington veut maintenir son monopole sur tous les processus au Proche-Orient. Nous avons constate à plusieurs reprises que cette position est un échec. La discussion d'aujourd'hui avec nos collègues des pays arabes du golfe Persique l'a pleinement confirmé.
🔹Il faut un cessez-le-feu immédiat. Et il ne faut pas oublier que la racine du problème réside dans l'incapacité, depuis près de 80 ans, à résoudre la question de la création d'un État palestinien.
#BRICS
🔹Les BRICS ont doublé le nombre de leurs membres, passant de cinq à dix. Cette organisation a déjà reçu plus de 30 demandes d'adhésion ou de relations particulières. Ce processus est le principal moteur de la mise en place d'un ordre mondial multipolaire.
🔹Les BRICS se développent de manière progressive. Cette tendance ne fera que s'intensifier et se renforcer. La présidence russe y contribue de toutes les manières possibles.
#Ukraine
🔹La partie russe n’a jamais pris au sérieux la «formule de paix de Zelensky», mais a seulement exprimé sa surprise que quelqu’un d’autre y croit vraiment. Bien sûr, cela se produit sous la pression de l’Occident;
🔹Nous n’avons jamais voulu la terre de quelqu’un d’autre. Nous voulions simplement que les personnes qui font partie intégrante du monde russe, de la culture, de la langue, de l’histoire et de la religion russes soient traitées avec humanité, comme l’exigent le droit international, de nombreuses conventions sur les droits de l'homme et, surtout, la Charte des Nations unies.
🔹Rien ne fonctionnera si nous ne nous attaquons pas à la racine du problème. À cet égard, nous voyons d'un bon œil l'initiative du Président chinois Xi Jinping sur la sécurité mondiale, qui stipule que tout conflit doit être étudié à partir de ses causes profondes.
🔹La question n'est pas de savoir où se réunir et dans quelles circonstances. Il s'agit de savoir de quoi discuter. Si nous discutons d'appels au cessez-le-feu et pensons à des échanges de territoires, ce n'est pas sérieux. Je tiens à rappeler une fois de plus que le problème n'est pas celui des territoires, mais celui des droits des personnes.
🔹Si nous constatons une volonté sérieuse de défendre les droits de l'homme, que l'Occident brandit toujours fièrement sur ses «bannières», quelle que soit la question (mais pas sur celle-ci), je suis convaincu que nous nous mettrons facilement d'accord sur le lieu et l'heure de la réunion. Tout d'abord, nous devons comprendre de quoi nous allons discuter.
#Proche-Orient
🔹 Washington veut maintenir son monopole sur tous les processus au Proche-Orient. Nous avons constate à plusieurs reprises que cette position est un échec. La discussion d'aujourd'hui avec nos collègues des pays arabes du golfe Persique l'a pleinement confirmé.
🔹Il faut un cessez-le-feu immédiat. Et il ne faut pas oublier que la racine du problème réside dans l'incapacité, depuis près de 80 ans, à résoudre la question de la création d'un État palestinien.
#BRICS
🔹Les BRICS ont doublé le nombre de leurs membres, passant de cinq à dix. Cette organisation a déjà reçu plus de 30 demandes d'adhésion ou de relations particulières. Ce processus est le principal moteur de la mise en place d'un ordre mondial multipolaire.
🔹Les BRICS se développent de manière progressive. Cette tendance ne fera que s'intensifier et se renforcer. La présidence russe y contribue de toutes les manières possibles.
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🤝 10 сентября в Москве состоялась встреча С.В.Лаврова с Генеральным секретарём Ассоциации регионального сотрудничества прибрежных стран Индийского океана (#АРСИО) С.аль-Фариси.
В рамках беседы рассмотрены ключевые вопросы повестки дня АРСИО, а также перспективные сферы взаимодействия с точки зрения дальнейшего вовлечения России (получила статус партнёра по диалогу в 2021 году) в практическую деятельность объединения. Секретариатом Ассоциации обозначен интерес к российским подходам на приоритетных для этой площадки секторальных направлениях: сотрудничество на море, туризм, «синяя» экономика, рыболовство и охрана окружающей среды.
Министром акцентирована важность прикладного потенциала АРСИО в контексте углубления процессов многосторонней кооперации на широком трансконтинентальном пространстве с участием таких системообразующих объединений, как #ШОС, #ЕАЭС и #АСЕАН.
В рамках беседы рассмотрены ключевые вопросы повестки дня АРСИО, а также перспективные сферы взаимодействия с точки зрения дальнейшего вовлечения России (получила статус партнёра по диалогу в 2021 году) в практическую деятельность объединения. Секретариатом Ассоциации обозначен интерес к российским подходам на приоритетных для этой площадки секторальных направлениях: сотрудничество на море, туризм, «синяя» экономика, рыболовство и охрана окружающей среды.
Министром акцентирована важность прикладного потенциала АРСИО в контексте углубления процессов многосторонней кооперации на широком трансконтинентальном пространстве с участием таких системообразующих объединений, как #ШОС, #ЕАЭС и #АСЕАН.
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🇷🇺🌍 10 сентября С.В.Лавров принял Председателя Комиссии Африканского союза Муссу Факи Махамата, находящегося в Москве для участия в торжественной церемонии вручения Афросоюзу Международной премии мира им. Л.Н.Толстого.
В ходе беседы был обсуждён широкий круг вопросов многопланового сотрудничества России и Африканского союза, включая укрепление координации в целях обеспечения мира, безопасности, стабильности и формирования условий для устойчивого развития. Была также высказана взаимная заинтересованность в расширении экономических связей, в том числе по линии Афросоюз – #ЕАЭС.
С российской стороны была подтверждена неизменная готовность к консолидации усилий с Афросоюзом на международных площадках при обсуждении актуальных проблем континента, руководствуясь принципом «африканским проблемам – африканское решение».
Особое внимание было уделено задачам реализации решений второго Саммита #РоссияАфрика, состоявшего в Санкт-Петербурге в июле 2023 года, а также подготовки к проведению в ноябре в Сочи министерской конференции Форума партнёрства Россия-Африка.
В ходе беседы был обсуждён широкий круг вопросов многопланового сотрудничества России и Африканского союза, включая укрепление координации в целях обеспечения мира, безопасности, стабильности и формирования условий для устойчивого развития. Была также высказана взаимная заинтересованность в расширении экономических связей, в том числе по линии Афросоюз – #ЕАЭС.
С российской стороны была подтверждена неизменная готовность к консолидации усилий с Афросоюзом на международных площадках при обсуждении актуальных проблем континента, руководствуясь принципом «африканским проблемам – африканское решение».
Особое внимание было уделено задачам реализации решений второго Саммита #РоссияАфрика, состоявшего в Санкт-Петербурге в июле 2023 года, а также подготовки к проведению в ноябре в Сочи министерской конференции Форума партнёрства Россия-Африка.
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🎙 Excerpts and key points from Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s answers to media questions during a news conference following the 7th Russia-GCC Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue (Riyadh, September 9, 2024)
#Ukraine
• We have never taken the “Zelensky formula” seriously and only marvelled that there are still people ready to buy it. Of course, this happens under the West’s pressure.
• But territories are neither here nor there. We just wanted the people, who are an inalienable part of the Russian world and the Russian culture, language, history, and religion, to be treated as human beings as required under international law, numerous conventions on human rights and minority rights, and primarily the UN Charter.
• No success will be achieved unless we get to the root of this problem. In this context, we appreciate the global security initiative announced by PRC President Xi Jinping, which says that it is necessary to start analysing any conflict from its prime causes.
• You should understand that it is not about the meeting location and participants, but about issues to be discussed. Meeting to talk about calls for a ceasefire and then territorial exchanges simply doesn’t cut it. Once again, the problem is not about territories but people’s rights.
As soon as we see the determination to protect human rights, a policy that the West always boasts about when addressing any issue (except this particular one), I am confident we will easily agree on the location and time of the meeting. But first we need to understand what exactly we are going to discuss.
#GEP
• At today’s meeting with the Gulf Cooperation Council, we discussed this Eurasia-based organisation’s promising potential for promoting the continent-wide processes and contributing to what President Vladimir Putin referred to as the Greater Eurasian Partnership.
• We want the nations of the Eurasian continent – the largest, fastest-growing, and most resource-rich part of the world – to decide their fate on their own.
#MiddleEast
• Washington wants to preserve its monopoly over any processes in the Middle East. We know many cases when this position has resulted in failure. Today’s discussion with our colleagues from the Persian Gulf’s Arab countries has fully confirmed us in this belief.
• An immediate ceasefire is necessary. Meanwhile, it is important to remember that the problem stems from the fact that the Palestinian state issue has not been resolved for almost 80 years.
#BRICS
• BRICS has doubled its membership from five to ten. It has already received more than 30 applications requesting either membership or special relations. This process is the main driving force behind the formation of a multipolar world order.
• BRICS is following an upward trajectory in its development, and this trend will only grow stronger. The Russian BRICS Chairmanship is greatly contributing to this.
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#Ukraine
• We have never taken the “Zelensky formula” seriously and only marvelled that there are still people ready to buy it. Of course, this happens under the West’s pressure.
• But territories are neither here nor there. We just wanted the people, who are an inalienable part of the Russian world and the Russian culture, language, history, and religion, to be treated as human beings as required under international law, numerous conventions on human rights and minority rights, and primarily the UN Charter.
• No success will be achieved unless we get to the root of this problem. In this context, we appreciate the global security initiative announced by PRC President Xi Jinping, which says that it is necessary to start analysing any conflict from its prime causes.
• You should understand that it is not about the meeting location and participants, but about issues to be discussed. Meeting to talk about calls for a ceasefire and then territorial exchanges simply doesn’t cut it. Once again, the problem is not about territories but people’s rights.
As soon as we see the determination to protect human rights, a policy that the West always boasts about when addressing any issue (except this particular one), I am confident we will easily agree on the location and time of the meeting. But first we need to understand what exactly we are going to discuss.
#GEP
• At today’s meeting with the Gulf Cooperation Council, we discussed this Eurasia-based organisation’s promising potential for promoting the continent-wide processes and contributing to what President Vladimir Putin referred to as the Greater Eurasian Partnership.
• We want the nations of the Eurasian continent – the largest, fastest-growing, and most resource-rich part of the world – to decide their fate on their own.
#MiddleEast
• Washington wants to preserve its monopoly over any processes in the Middle East. We know many cases when this position has resulted in failure. Today’s discussion with our colleagues from the Persian Gulf’s Arab countries has fully confirmed us in this belief.
• An immediate ceasefire is necessary. Meanwhile, it is important to remember that the problem stems from the fact that the Palestinian state issue has not been resolved for almost 80 years.
#BRICS
• BRICS has doubled its membership from five to ten. It has already received more than 30 applications requesting either membership or special relations. This process is the main driving force behind the formation of a multipolar world order.
• BRICS is following an upward trajectory in its development, and this trend will only grow stronger. The Russian BRICS Chairmanship is greatly contributing to this.
Read in full
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🇷🇺🌍 On September 10, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov received Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat at the Russian Foreign Minsitry, who is in Moscow for the ceremony of awarding the #AfricanUnion the Leo Tolstoy International Peace Prize.
The officials discussed a wide range of issues related to multi-pronged cooperation between Russia and the African Union, including the strengthening of coordination of efforts for peace, security, stability and sustainable development. They also expressed a shared interest in expanding economic ties, including between the African Union and the #EAEU.
The Russian side reaffirmed its invariable readiness to consolidate efforts with the African Union at international venues during discussions of the African continent’s current problems, based on the African Solution to African Problems principle.
They also focused on tasks concerning the implementation of the decisions made at the Second Russia-Africa Summit held in St Petersburg in July 2023 and preparations for the ministerial conference of the #RussiaAfrica Partnership Forum to be held in Sochi in November of this year.
The officials discussed a wide range of issues related to multi-pronged cooperation between Russia and the African Union, including the strengthening of coordination of efforts for peace, security, stability and sustainable development. They also expressed a shared interest in expanding economic ties, including between the African Union and the #EAEU.
The Russian side reaffirmed its invariable readiness to consolidate efforts with the African Union at international venues during discussions of the African continent’s current problems, based on the African Solution to African Problems principle.
They also focused on tasks concerning the implementation of the decisions made at the Second Russia-Africa Summit held in St Petersburg in July 2023 and preparations for the ministerial conference of the #RussiaAfrica Partnership Forum to be held in Sochi in November of this year.
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🤝 On September 10, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Secretary-General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (#IORA) Salman Al Farisi in Moscow.
During their conversation they considered key issues on the IORA agenda as well as promising areas of interaction in terms of further involvement of Russia, which was granted the Dialogue Partner status in 2021, in the association’s practical activity. The Association Secretariat expressed an interest in Russian approaches to the sectoral areas prioritised for this platform: maritime cooperation, tourism, blue economy, fishing and environmental protection.
The minister made an emphasis on the importance of IORA’s applied potential in the context of deepening multilateral cooperation in a broad transcontinental space, involving such systemically important associations as the #SCO, #EAEU and #ASEAN.
During their conversation they considered key issues on the IORA agenda as well as promising areas of interaction in terms of further involvement of Russia, which was granted the Dialogue Partner status in 2021, in the association’s practical activity. The Association Secretariat expressed an interest in Russian approaches to the sectoral areas prioritised for this platform: maritime cooperation, tourism, blue economy, fishing and environmental protection.
The minister made an emphasis on the importance of IORA’s applied potential in the context of deepening multilateral cooperation in a broad transcontinental space, involving such systemically important associations as the #SCO, #EAEU and #ASEAN.
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#Announcement
⚡️ Registration of representatives of the media and blogosphere for the BRICS Summit is open (Kazan, October 22-24).
In order to be accredited you need to complete a registration application on the official website of the Summit.
🪪 Media and blogosphere representatives are given accreditation badges provided their registration applications are approved by the Summit Organising Committee.
Accreditation badges are issued at accreditation stations. Information about the location and work schedule of the accreditation stations is available on the event’s official website.
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
👉 Find out more about the media accreditation for the BRICS Summit
⚡️ Registration of representatives of the media and blogosphere for the BRICS Summit is open (Kazan, October 22-24).
In order to be accredited you need to complete a registration application on the official website of the Summit.
🪪 Media and blogosphere representatives are given accreditation badges provided their registration applications are approved by the Summit Organising Committee.
Accreditation badges are issued at accreditation stations. Information about the location and work schedule of the accreditation stations is available on the event’s official website.
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👉 Find out more about the media accreditation for the BRICS Summit
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📄 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s greetings to the organisers and participants in the International Anti-Fascist Forum 2024 (September 11, 2024)
✍️ I warmly welcome the organisers and participants in the 10th International Anti-Fascist Forum, which is timed to coincide with the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Fascism.
This year, we look back on a landmark period in our country’s glorious military history – 80 years ago, Soviet forces began to liberate Europe from Nazism, thereby bringing the Great Victory closer.
Today, Russia again has to rise in arms against the revival of that misanthropic ideology – to carry out the special military operation to protect its people from Ukrainian neo-Nazis. Our purpose is to work together to counter the propaganda of Russophobia, the rise of radical nationalist forces, the desecration and destruction of monuments to Red Army soldiers, and attempts to distort the role played by the Soviet liberator soldiers.
I am confident that this forum, themed Remembering the Past – Thinking about the Future, will make a significant contribution to preserving the historical truth, fighting xenophobia and ethnic and religious intolerance.
🤝 I wish you rewarding work and all the very best.
✍️ I warmly welcome the organisers and participants in the 10th International Anti-Fascist Forum, which is timed to coincide with the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Fascism.
This year, we look back on a landmark period in our country’s glorious military history – 80 years ago, Soviet forces began to liberate Europe from Nazism, thereby bringing the Great Victory closer.
Today, Russia again has to rise in arms against the revival of that misanthropic ideology – to carry out the special military operation to protect its people from Ukrainian neo-Nazis. Our purpose is to work together to counter the propaganda of Russophobia, the rise of radical nationalist forces, the desecration and destruction of monuments to Red Army soldiers, and attempts to distort the role played by the Soviet liberator soldiers.
I am confident that this forum, themed Remembering the Past – Thinking about the Future, will make a significant contribution to preserving the historical truth, fighting xenophobia and ethnic and religious intolerance.
🤝 I wish you rewarding work and all the very best.