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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the 46th meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the BSEC Member States (June 13, 2023)
Key talking points:
🔹 Over its thirty-year-long history, the BSEC has established itself as a sought-after mechanism that forms regional identity and opportunities for sustainable development and prosperity in the Greater Black Sea region.
🔹 The coronavirus pandemic, disruptions in global supply chains, energy transition, and digital transformation dictate the need to increase the regional dimension in the global economy. It is important for the BSEC to adapt to rapidly changing realities.
🔹 It is advisable to emphasise the role of the Black Sea region as an independent economic centre, its growing importance in trade, transport, energy, digitalisation, food security, education, and emergency response, as well as in improving the reliability of the banking and financial sectors.
🔹 The multipolar global economic system is opening up opportunities for the region to acquire importance in its own right in the context of the objective process of forming the Greater Eurasian Partnership with the participation of the members of the #EAEU, #ASEAN, the #SCO and all other countries of our common continent.
🔹 Regrettably, the trend towards artificial politicisation of the working processes in the BSEC and its Parliamentary Assembly continues unabated which represents a major obstacle to tapping the rich economic potential of the Black Sea region and undermines the atmosphere of dialogue and trust.
🔹 The world needs Russian fertilisers and wheat no less than it needs Ukrainian fodder grain that is produced by American corporations and bought at dirt-cheap prices by Europeans who are hypocritically hiding behind humanitarian slogans.
🔹 Despite the artificially created difficulties, I would like to hope that the BSEC will continue to enjoy high demand as a platform to discuss ways to ensure growth and prosperity in the Black Sea region.
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Key talking points:
🔹 Over its thirty-year-long history, the BSEC has established itself as a sought-after mechanism that forms regional identity and opportunities for sustainable development and prosperity in the Greater Black Sea region.
🔹 The coronavirus pandemic, disruptions in global supply chains, energy transition, and digital transformation dictate the need to increase the regional dimension in the global economy. It is important for the BSEC to adapt to rapidly changing realities.
🔹 It is advisable to emphasise the role of the Black Sea region as an independent economic centre, its growing importance in trade, transport, energy, digitalisation, food security, education, and emergency response, as well as in improving the reliability of the banking and financial sectors.
🔹 The multipolar global economic system is opening up opportunities for the region to acquire importance in its own right in the context of the objective process of forming the Greater Eurasian Partnership with the participation of the members of the #EAEU, #ASEAN, the #SCO and all other countries of our common continent.
🔹 Regrettably, the trend towards artificial politicisation of the working processes in the BSEC and its Parliamentary Assembly continues unabated which represents a major obstacle to tapping the rich economic potential of the Black Sea region and undermines the atmosphere of dialogue and trust.
🔹 The world needs Russian fertilisers and wheat no less than it needs Ukrainian fodder grain that is produced by American corporations and bought at dirt-cheap prices by Europeans who are hypocritically hiding behind humanitarian slogans.
🔹 Despite the artificially created difficulties, I would like to hope that the BSEC will continue to enjoy high demand as a platform to discuss ways to ensure growth and prosperity in the Black Sea region.
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Mikhail Myasnikovich, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), the regulatory body of the #EAEU, and Nikita Anisimov, Rector of the National Research University "Higher School of Economics" (HEC), signed a cooperation program between the EEC and the HEC for 2023-2024 on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum ( #SPIEF ).
1️⃣ Elaborate “Greater Eurasian Partnership Internship”, an academic exchange program for students, postgraduates and young scientists from the #EAEU countries;
2️⃣ Extend scientific and educational cooperation in the #EAEU;
3️⃣ Implement digital cooperation projects in the field of science and education;
4️⃣ Focus on programs to support international scientific academic mobility in the #EAEU;
5️⃣ Give priority to a system of grant support for training and research activities in Russia for the #EAEU countries' citizens;
6️⃣ Pay attention to joint Eurasian research and development in priority areas of scientific, technical and innovative cooperation.
💬 Mikhail Myasnikovich: The peculiarity of this program is that it includes new interesting events and projects that will extend the practice of involving the academic and scientific communities in the Eurasian integration.
💬 Nikita Anisimov: The updated Concept of the Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation, highlights the development of the Eurasian integration as a key priority. The #EAEU is seen as an integral part and a key pillar for establishing the Greater Eurasian Partnership.
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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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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statement and answers to media questions following the Russia-ASEAN Conference
📍 Jakarta, July 13, 2023
#RussiaASEAN meeting
💬 We have held the annual Ministerial Meeting between Russia and ASEAN Member Countries once again. The meeting involved the Secretary-General of this organisation. We prioritised such aspects as high technologies, digitalisation and smart cities. We had a separate discussion of our collaboration on countering new challenges and threats. Cooperation between #ASEAN and the Eurasian Economic Union (#EAEU) is another issue.
We are expecting ASEAN representatives at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok in September 2023. We have drafted specific plans aiming to expand practical cooperation in various fields and in the interests of all participants.
On #NATO policy in the Asia-Pacific region
💬 It is true that the ASEAN approaches are now going through a serious test because of the desire of the US and its allies to replace the ASEAN-centric security architecture in the Asia-Pacific region, which took shape over decades and suited everyone until recently, with their “Indo-Pacific strategies” and NATO expansion in this region.
Japan and South Korea already told that they are willing to deploy American nuclear weapons on their territory or to acquire their own. This is a seriously dangerous trend.
#JCPOA
💬 I am not very optimistic about the prospects of resuming the JCPOA. Another point is that, along with this stalled and withered process, the Iranians and the Americans are engaged in unofficial and direct contact below the radar on normalising their relations by unblocking Iran’s seized foreign reserves in exchange for deciding the fate of certain US citizens who were charged with breaking the law in Iran.
We will only welcome any improvement in these relations. Once again, this has little to do with the JCPOA.
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📍 Jakarta, July 13, 2023
#RussiaASEAN meeting
💬 We have held the annual Ministerial Meeting between Russia and ASEAN Member Countries once again. The meeting involved the Secretary-General of this organisation. We prioritised such aspects as high technologies, digitalisation and smart cities. We had a separate discussion of our collaboration on countering new challenges and threats. Cooperation between #ASEAN and the Eurasian Economic Union (#EAEU) is another issue.
We are expecting ASEAN representatives at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok in September 2023. We have drafted specific plans aiming to expand practical cooperation in various fields and in the interests of all participants.
On #NATO policy in the Asia-Pacific region
💬 It is true that the ASEAN approaches are now going through a serious test because of the desire of the US and its allies to replace the ASEAN-centric security architecture in the Asia-Pacific region, which took shape over decades and suited everyone until recently, with their “Indo-Pacific strategies” and NATO expansion in this region.
Japan and South Korea already told that they are willing to deploy American nuclear weapons on their territory or to acquire their own. This is a seriously dangerous trend.
#JCPOA
💬 I am not very optimistic about the prospects of resuming the JCPOA. Another point is that, along with this stalled and withered process, the Iranians and the Americans are engaged in unofficial and direct contact below the radar on normalising their relations by unblocking Iran’s seized foreign reserves in exchange for deciding the fate of certain US citizens who were charged with breaking the law in Iran.
We will only welcome any improvement in these relations. Once again, this has little to do with the JCPOA.
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📅 On September 7, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov attended the 18th East Asia Summit (#EAS) held in Jakarta.
During the exchange of views on the main issues on the Asia-Pacific agenda, the Minister informed his partners on Russia’s consistent approach to strengthening the architecture of equal and indivisible security in the region and ensuring its high development pace. He highlighted the importance of maintaining the mechanisms of multilateral cooperation within the framework of #ASEAN coordinates in the spirit of a constructive non-politicised dialogue and creative cooperation based on the principles of consensus, mutual respect and a balance of interests.
☝️ Sergey Lavrov pointed out the risks of militarisation in East Asia in light of NATO’s efforts to install its forces and infrastructure in the region based on the West-created bloc mechanisms for network deterrence and the promotion of #AUKUS confrontational project, which provides for the deployment of a military strategic complex with a nuclear component in the region.
He emphasised the importance of building up practical effort within the EAS framework, including the implementation of the Russian initiatives on responding to epidemic threats, developing the tourism industry, and establishing sustainable ties between volunteer organisations in the Asia-Pacific region.
🤝 The Minister reaffirmed Russia’s resolve to create a solid framework of interstate cooperation in the region through the alignment of the capabilities of multilateral mechanisms that are working in the spirit of positive co-development, including the strengthening of constructive interaction between ASEAN, #SCO and #EAEU.
During the exchange of views on the main issues on the Asia-Pacific agenda, the Minister informed his partners on Russia’s consistent approach to strengthening the architecture of equal and indivisible security in the region and ensuring its high development pace. He highlighted the importance of maintaining the mechanisms of multilateral cooperation within the framework of #ASEAN coordinates in the spirit of a constructive non-politicised dialogue and creative cooperation based on the principles of consensus, mutual respect and a balance of interests.
☝️ Sergey Lavrov pointed out the risks of militarisation in East Asia in light of NATO’s efforts to install its forces and infrastructure in the region based on the West-created bloc mechanisms for network deterrence and the promotion of #AUKUS confrontational project, which provides for the deployment of a military strategic complex with a nuclear component in the region.
He emphasised the importance of building up practical effort within the EAS framework, including the implementation of the Russian initiatives on responding to epidemic threats, developing the tourism industry, and establishing sustainable ties between volunteer organisations in the Asia-Pacific region.
🤝 The Minister reaffirmed Russia’s resolve to create a solid framework of interstate cooperation in the region through the alignment of the capabilities of multilateral mechanisms that are working in the spirit of positive co-development, including the strengthening of constructive interaction between ASEAN, #SCO and #EAEU.
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🇷🇺🤝🇻🇳 In Beijing, President Vladimir Putin met with President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vo Van Thuong.
💬 Vladimir Putin: The relations between our countries are developing in a traditionally friendly atmosphere.
🤝 Next year will mark the 30th Anniversary of the backbone document between our countries, the Treaty on Principles of Friendly Relations. It was signed in June 1994. But the relations between Russia and Vietnam have deeper roots and there is no need to say how close our peoples are and how this connection was formed in the previous decades.
In the beginning of our meeting, I would like to speak about the foundation of our relations, the foundation of relations between any countries, which is trade and economic ties.
📈 This year, there is a trend towards improvement, and the growth in the first half of this year was over 6 percent. A joint intergovernmental commission is working to make trade ties develop at the pace we need. From the Russian side, it is headed by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, who is also present here.
Since 2015, a free trade agreement between the #EAEU and Vietnam has been in force, and I believe that its potential has not been fully unlocked yet.
Cultural ties are also developing. In this regard, I would like to note a very important issue that symbolises our relations: the unveiling of a monument to comrade Ho Chi Minh in St Petersburg on June 30. The unveiling was to mark the 100th anniversary of his first visit to Russia’s northern capital. The Russian Culture Days in Vietnam were also successfully held in July.
Of course, we are also actively cooperating on the global stage.
I am sure that this meeting will be efficient, constructive and fruitful.
#RussiaVietnam
💬 Vladimir Putin: The relations between our countries are developing in a traditionally friendly atmosphere.
🤝 Next year will mark the 30th Anniversary of the backbone document between our countries, the Treaty on Principles of Friendly Relations. It was signed in June 1994. But the relations between Russia and Vietnam have deeper roots and there is no need to say how close our peoples are and how this connection was formed in the previous decades.
In the beginning of our meeting, I would like to speak about the foundation of our relations, the foundation of relations between any countries, which is trade and economic ties.
📈 This year, there is a trend towards improvement, and the growth in the first half of this year was over 6 percent. A joint intergovernmental commission is working to make trade ties develop at the pace we need. From the Russian side, it is headed by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, who is also present here.
Since 2015, a free trade agreement between the #EAEU and Vietnam has been in force, and I believe that its potential has not been fully unlocked yet.
Cultural ties are also developing. In this regard, I would like to note a very important issue that symbolises our relations: the unveiling of a monument to comrade Ho Chi Minh in St Petersburg on June 30. The unveiling was to mark the 100th anniversary of his first visit to Russia’s northern capital. The Russian Culture Days in Vietnam were also successfully held in July.
Of course, we are also actively cooperating on the global stage.
I am sure that this meeting will be efficient, constructive and fruitful.
#RussiaVietnam
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during the meeting with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Belarus Sergey Aleinik
📍 Minsk, October 25, 2023
💬 The high-level International Conference “Eurasian Security: Reality and Prospects in a Transforming World” is a timely event. Tomorrow we will speak about this publicly. I am positive that we will find an opportunity to discuss this issue during bilateral meetings with our Belarusian friends and other participants in the conference.
☝️ Efforts to move towards creating a Eurasian platform, system and security structure are long overdue. There is no organisation that can address all problems on our continent.
There is the OSCE, which involves a smaller part of the Eurasian continent. But this organisation has seen better days and is failing to fulfil its purpose.
We also have #ASEAN, the #SCO, the #CSTO, and the #EAEU. However, making use of the competitive advantages that come from a common space for the benefit our nations and peoples will be difficult without unifying all these organisations operating on the continent.
📍 Minsk, October 25, 2023
💬 The high-level International Conference “Eurasian Security: Reality and Prospects in a Transforming World” is a timely event. Tomorrow we will speak about this publicly. I am positive that we will find an opportunity to discuss this issue during bilateral meetings with our Belarusian friends and other participants in the conference.
☝️ Efforts to move towards creating a Eurasian platform, system and security structure are long overdue. There is no organisation that can address all problems on our continent.
There is the OSCE, which involves a smaller part of the Eurasian continent. But this organisation has seen better days and is failing to fulfil its purpose.
We also have #ASEAN, the #SCO, the #CSTO, and the #EAEU. However, making use of the competitive advantages that come from a common space for the benefit our nations and peoples will be difficult without unifying all these organisations operating on the continent.
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🇷🇺🇰🇿🇰🇬🇹🇯🇹🇲🇺🇿 On November 17, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with the ambassadors of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan, who are accredited in Moscow.
During the meeting, the sides evaluated Russia’s bilateral interaction with each Central Asian state, as well as within the framework of common international associations, including the #CIS, the #EAEU, the #CSTO and the #SCO. The sides were satisfied with the stable trade and economic relations, expanding trade volumes, and close science and education, cultural and humanitarian ties.
🤝 They emphasised their mutual commitment to creating favourable conditions for the sustainable development of our strategic partnership across the board, including security and regional stability.
On a separate note, the parities reviewed cooperation in the Central Asia5 + Russia format and the implementation of the results of this mechanism’s first summit, held on October 14, 2022 in Astana. They devoted considerable attention to the development of research and practical cooperation in water management, including efforts to address the environmental problem in the Aral Sea region.
During the meeting, the sides evaluated Russia’s bilateral interaction with each Central Asian state, as well as within the framework of common international associations, including the #CIS, the #EAEU, the #CSTO and the #SCO. The sides were satisfied with the stable trade and economic relations, expanding trade volumes, and close science and education, cultural and humanitarian ties.
🤝 They emphasised their mutual commitment to creating favourable conditions for the sustainable development of our strategic partnership across the board, including security and regional stability.
On a separate note, the parities reviewed cooperation in the Central Asia5 + Russia format and the implementation of the results of this mechanism’s first summit, held on October 14, 2022 in Astana. They devoted considerable attention to the development of research and practical cooperation in water management, including efforts to address the environmental problem in the Aral Sea region.
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov answers questions from the NTV Itogi Nedeli aka the Outcomes of the Week programme (December 24, 2023)
❓ Here is a philosophical question: Yesterday, you spoke about justice, a just solution to the crisis, a just multipolar world order, etc. Now the Global South is closely watching us. What kind of justice can we offer them? How do we make it clear to them?
💬 I think that any normal person, including politicians, immediately understands what injustice is when they see it. It is clear to them when issues are resolved fairly, based on a balance of interests and the key principle of the UN Charter, which emphasises the need to respect the sovereign equality of all states, big and small.
since the creation of the UN, the West, especially the US, has failed to comply with this key principle of sovereign equality. <...>
In this context, justice means equal rights for all states and entities established in different regions. This includes the Arab League, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the African Union, #CELAC, as well as numerous subregional institutions in Africa and Latin America. In Eurasia, we have the #EAEU, the #SCO and #ASEAN. These organisations have established close contacts, including through the Belt and Road project. <...>
❓ Why didn't you mention BRICS?
💬 I didn't mention BRICS because it is self-evident. I listed the organisations that are emerging at the regional level. #BRICS is not an organisation but an association. I don't think there is any interest in turning it into a formal organisation with a secretariat, at least not at this stage <...>
BRICS is a symbol. It represents the shared desire of a majority of countries in the world to develop their initiatives together, taking into account each other's interests on an equal basis. It serves as a future umbrella for all subregional and regional processes. <...> This is the future.
☝️ In the West, there are no organisations that have fair rules in terms of equality and genuine consensus.
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❓ Here is a philosophical question: Yesterday, you spoke about justice, a just solution to the crisis, a just multipolar world order, etc. Now the Global South is closely watching us. What kind of justice can we offer them? How do we make it clear to them?
💬 I think that any normal person, including politicians, immediately understands what injustice is when they see it. It is clear to them when issues are resolved fairly, based on a balance of interests and the key principle of the UN Charter, which emphasises the need to respect the sovereign equality of all states, big and small.
since the creation of the UN, the West, especially the US, has failed to comply with this key principle of sovereign equality. <...>
In this context, justice means equal rights for all states and entities established in different regions. This includes the Arab League, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the African Union, #CELAC, as well as numerous subregional institutions in Africa and Latin America. In Eurasia, we have the #EAEU, the #SCO and #ASEAN. These organisations have established close contacts, including through the Belt and Road project. <...>
❓ Why didn't you mention BRICS?
💬 I didn't mention BRICS because it is self-evident. I listed the organisations that are emerging at the regional level. #BRICS is not an organisation but an association. I don't think there is any interest in turning it into a formal organisation with a secretariat, at least not at this stage <...>
BRICS is a symbol. It represents the shared desire of a majority of countries in the world to develop their initiatives together, taking into account each other's interests on an equal basis. It serves as a future umbrella for all subregional and regional processes. <...> This is the future.
☝️ In the West, there are no organisations that have fair rules in terms of equality and genuine consensus.
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📄 President Vladimir Putin congratulated current staff and veterans of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Diplomatic Worker’s Day.
💬 Vladimir Putin: The Russian Foreign Ministry rightfully takes pride in its rich history and glorious traditions. Throughout history, its employees have honourably protected the interests of the Motherland in the international arena despite any difficulties and challenges.
In the current geopolitical landscape, amidst a hybrid war unleashed against us and attempts by the collective West to isolate Russia and undermine its security, the Foreign Ministry faces difficult and responsible tasks.
Russian diplomacy aims to make a significant contribution to creating favourable external conditions for our country’s dynamic development, fostering effective cooperation with foreign partners, and promoting a positive agenda in international relations. It also seeks to strengthen the unity of the global majority – of countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America – in order to build a just multipolar world order based on true equality, mutual respect, and universally recognised norms of international law.
❗️ Efforts to enhance cooperation with #CIS countries, expand the integration process within the #EAEU, and strengthen ties within the #CSTO and the Union State remain a top priority. Special attention should be given to the proper implementation of tasks and responsibilities during Russia’s chairmanship of the CIS and of the expanded #BRICS association.
Undoubtedly, there is significant need for efforts aimed at uniting the multinational and multi-religious Russian community through supporting our compatriots abroad, promoting the Russian language and showcasing national cultural and scientific achievements, as well as countering attempts to falsify history and revise the outcomes of World War II.
I am confident that staff members at the Ministry’s head office and foreign missions will continue to work with utmost dedication, creativity, and initiative.
#DiplomatsDay
💬 Vladimir Putin: The Russian Foreign Ministry rightfully takes pride in its rich history and glorious traditions. Throughout history, its employees have honourably protected the interests of the Motherland in the international arena despite any difficulties and challenges.
In the current geopolitical landscape, amidst a hybrid war unleashed against us and attempts by the collective West to isolate Russia and undermine its security, the Foreign Ministry faces difficult and responsible tasks.
Russian diplomacy aims to make a significant contribution to creating favourable external conditions for our country’s dynamic development, fostering effective cooperation with foreign partners, and promoting a positive agenda in international relations. It also seeks to strengthen the unity of the global majority – of countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America – in order to build a just multipolar world order based on true equality, mutual respect, and universally recognised norms of international law.
❗️ Efforts to enhance cooperation with #CIS countries, expand the integration process within the #EAEU, and strengthen ties within the #CSTO and the Union State remain a top priority. Special attention should be given to the proper implementation of tasks and responsibilities during Russia’s chairmanship of the CIS and of the expanded #BRICS association.
Undoubtedly, there is significant need for efforts aimed at uniting the multinational and multi-religious Russian community through supporting our compatriots abroad, promoting the Russian language and showcasing national cultural and scientific achievements, as well as countering attempts to falsify history and revise the outcomes of World War II.
I am confident that staff members at the Ministry’s head office and foreign missions will continue to work with utmost dedication, creativity, and initiative.
#DiplomatsDay
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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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#RussiaMongolia
💬 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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🎙 Statement by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during the UN Security Council meeting on multilateral cooperation in the interest of a more just, democratic and sustainable world order (New York, July 16, 2024)
💬 The actions of the US and its allies are hindering international cooperation and the creation of a more just world. They have taken countries and regions hostage, prevent nations from realising their sovereign rights declared in the UN Charter
<...>
I am confident that this situation can be changed if there is good will, of course. To stop the implementation of a negative scenario, we would like to propose to discuss a number of steps towards restoring trust and stabilising the international situation.
1. The root causes of the ongoing crisis in Europe should be eliminated once and for all. The conditions for restoring stable peace in Ukraine have been put forth by President of Russia Vladimir Putin.
A political and diplomatic settlement should be complemented with practical steps, to be taken in the West and the Euro-Atlantic community, to remove threats to the Russian Federation. The coordination of mutual guarantees and agreements should be based on the recognition of the new geostrategic realities on the Eurasian continent, where a continental architecture of really equal and indivisible security is taking shape. Europe risks lagging behind this objective historical process. We are ready to discuss a balance of interests.
2. The restoration of the regional and global balance of forces should be accompanied with active efforts to eliminate injustices in the global economy. There must be no monopoly in monetary and financial regulation, trade and technologies, by definition. <...>
3. Major fundamental changes are necessary in other institutes of global governance if we want them to work to the benefit of all. This primarily concerns the United Nations Organisation, which remains the embodiment of multilateralism against all the odds, with unique and universal legitimacy and universally recognised broad competencies.
An important step towards the restoration of the UN’s effectiveness would be the reconfirmation by all Member States of their commitment to the principles of the UN Charter, not selectively but in their entirety and as a whole. <...>
4. Regional associations have practical significance for the development of multipolarity, including the #CIS, the #CSTO, the #EAEU, #ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (#GCC), the Arab League, the African Union and #CELAC. <...>.
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❗️It depends on member countries alone whether our world will be diverse and equitable. The Charter of our Organisation is our foothold.
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💬 The actions of the US and its allies are hindering international cooperation and the creation of a more just world. They have taken countries and regions hostage, prevent nations from realising their sovereign rights declared in the UN Charter
<...>
I am confident that this situation can be changed if there is good will, of course. To stop the implementation of a negative scenario, we would like to propose to discuss a number of steps towards restoring trust and stabilising the international situation.
1. The root causes of the ongoing crisis in Europe should be eliminated once and for all. The conditions for restoring stable peace in Ukraine have been put forth by President of Russia Vladimir Putin.
A political and diplomatic settlement should be complemented with practical steps, to be taken in the West and the Euro-Atlantic community, to remove threats to the Russian Federation. The coordination of mutual guarantees and agreements should be based on the recognition of the new geostrategic realities on the Eurasian continent, where a continental architecture of really equal and indivisible security is taking shape. Europe risks lagging behind this objective historical process. We are ready to discuss a balance of interests.
2. The restoration of the regional and global balance of forces should be accompanied with active efforts to eliminate injustices in the global economy. There must be no monopoly in monetary and financial regulation, trade and technologies, by definition. <...>
3. Major fundamental changes are necessary in other institutes of global governance if we want them to work to the benefit of all. This primarily concerns the United Nations Organisation, which remains the embodiment of multilateralism against all the odds, with unique and universal legitimacy and universally recognised broad competencies.
An important step towards the restoration of the UN’s effectiveness would be the reconfirmation by all Member States of their commitment to the principles of the UN Charter, not selectively but in their entirety and as a whole. <...>
4. Regional associations have practical significance for the development of multipolarity, including the #CIS, the #CSTO, the #EAEU, #ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (#GCC), the Arab League, the African Union and #CELAC. <...>.
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