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Sergey Lavrov
Foreign Minister of Russia.
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Sergey Lavrov at the Valdai Club
by Sergey Lavrov
Saint Petersburg (Russia) | 2 October 2019
Mr Kortunov, colleagues,
Thank you for inviting me to the Valdai Forum and this discussion panel.
I am grateful to the hosts for choosing the situation in the Near and Middle East as a discussion topic. It is the cradle of many civilisations and world religions. Now that it has turned into a platform for, to put it bluntly, reckless experiments that lead to tragic consequences, this topic has become very acute. The root of what is happening there probably lies in a quote that I saw in the (...)
Speech by Sergey Lavrov at the 74th session of the UN General Assembly
by Sergey Lavrov
New York (USA) | 27 September 2019
Distinguished Mr. President,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The 75th anniversary of the United Nations which was established as a result of the Victory in World War II and the realization of the need for a collective mechanism to maintain international peace and security, is getting closer. Regrettably, the events of the Cold War, which started soon after, prevented this tremendous creative potential from being unleashed.
The hope arose again almost 30 years ago when the Berlin Wall symbolizing (...)
Michael R. Pompeo And Sergey Lavrov At a Joint Press Availability
by Sergey Lavrov, Mike Pompeo
Sochi (Russian Federation) | 14 May 2019
SECRETARY POMPEO: Sergey, thank you. Good afternoon. I want to first of all say that I appreciate President Putin and Prime* Minister Lavrov for hosting me today. Thank you, sir. We had a frank discussion about many issues, including many places where we disagree. The United States stands ready to find common ground with Russia, as long as the two of us can engage seriously on those issues.
We discussed, as Foreign Minister Lavrov said, many important topics. We talked about (...)
Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the Moscow 2019 Conference on International Security
by Sergey Lavrov
Moscow (Russia) | 24 April 2019
Colleagues,
I am grateful for this invitation to once again speak at the Moscow Conference on International Security organised by the Russian Ministry of Defence. On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I would like to welcome its participants coming from various countries and multilateral organisations.
Russia is interested in combining efforts to stabilise the situation in the world and to discover the best answers to the many problems of our time. I am confident that the high (...)
Sergey Lavrov’s interview on Nato war against Yougoslavia
by Sergey Lavrov
Moscow (Russia) | 22 March 2019
Sergey Lavrov’s interview for a Vladimir Kobyakov documentary, “A U-Turn over the Atlantic”
Question: Mr Lavrov, the bombing of Yugoslavia was carried out 20 years ago. What were, in your opinion, the main geopolitical reasons why the United States launched this large-scale military operation?
Sergey Lavrov: As I see it, it was the beginning of the period when Washington decided that they had won the Cold War. The Soviet Union had disappeared, Russia was weak and sought to convince everyone (...)
Sergey Lavrov’s news conference on Venezuela
by Sergey Lavrov
Moscow (Russia) | 1 March 2019
Ladies and gentlemen,
We have held detailed and substantive talks on the full range of our relations and, of course, the situation in and around Venezuela today.
Venezuela is an old and reliable partner of ours. Today we have reaffirmed our solidarity with the people and the legitimate government of the country and also supported its efforts to protect its sovereignty and independence.
We are in complete agreement on the need for unconditional adherence to the fundamental principles (...)
Remarks by Sergey Lavrov to the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly
by Sergey Lavrov
New York (USA) | 28 September 2018
Distinguished Ms. President,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The statements at the general debate prove that international relations are going through quite a complicated and controversial historic period.
Today we all are witnessing a collision of two opposite trends. On the one hand, we see the strengthening of polycentric principles of the world order, the steady development of new centers of economic growth, the aspiration of peoples to preserve sovereignty and choose development models that (...)
Sergey Lavrov news conference with Gebran Bassil
by Sergey Lavrov
Moscow (Russia) | 20 August 2018
Sergey Lavrov: Ladies and gentlemen,
We have held talks with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of the Lebanese Republic Gebran Bassil. The talks took place in a traditionally friendly atmosphere, were highly informative, and included bilateral relations and regional issues.
Given the nature of multi-faith Lebanese society, Russia has always regarded stability there as a crucial element of regional architecture. We consistently express support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, (...)
Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the 7th Moscow Conference on International Security
by Sergey Lavrov
Moscow (Russia) | 5 April 2018
Colleagues,
Ladies and gentlemen,
We are so happy to have this opportunity to once again address the Moscow Conference on International Security organised by the Russian Defence Ministry. We would like to welcome all of you taking part in this conference, including the high-ranking representatives from many countries, the heads of international organisations, members of the legislative authorities and civil society, as well as respected scientists and experts.
Over the past years, this (...)
Sergei Lavrov’s response to the Salisbury incident
by Sergey Lavrov
Moscow (Russia) | 14 March 2018
Question: You said recently that the Russian Foreign Ministry has not yet received an official request from London on the Sergey Skripal case. Has anything changed during the day? Moscow also drew attention to the need to conduct a joint investigation and presentation of samples of the toxic agent. Is there any progress in this case?
Sergey Lavrov: There is regress. We are not seeing any progress. We have not yet received any official inquiry from London on the poisoning of Skripal and his (...)
Sergey Lavrov’s annual news conference
by Sergey Lavrov
Moscow (Russia) | 15 January 2018
Ladies and gentlemen,
First of all I would like to wish you belated happy holidays. I wish you success, health and prosperity in the New Year. We are grateful for your participation in our traditional news conference.
I don’t think I should occupy too much of your time with my opening remarks. Just recently the President of the Russian Federation held a detailed and long news conference. Several days ago Vladimir Putin also met with heads of Russian media outlets, in particular, news (...)
Speech by Sergey Lavrov at 71st UN General Assembly
by Sergey Lavrov
New York (USA) | 23 September 2016
Mr Chairman,
Ladies and gentlemen,
A year ago, from the same rostrum at the anniversary session of the UN General Assembly, plenty of accurate assessments were made of the situation at this crucial stage of international development. The main theme was the recognition that humankind, in transitioning from a bipolar and unipolar international order to an objectively evolving polycentric, democratic system of international relations, is faced with challenges and threats that are common to (...)
Sergey Lavrov at the State Duma
by Sergey Lavrov
Moscow (Russia) | 15 June 2016
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to media questions during Government Hour at the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation
Mr Naryshkin,
Colleagues,
First of all, I would like to thank you for this opportunity to speak once again as part of Government Hour in the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.
We at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs appreciate your attention to our work and our efforts to implement Russia’s foreign (...)
Russia’s Foreign Policy: Historical Background
by Sergey Lavrov
Moscow (Russia) | 5 March 2016
For Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign policy, if we study it on the long term, includes several constants. First, the desire to find a national identity and to integrate the European concert; then the desire to establish common rules —international law— to which each state will comply, so that peace may reign.
Press meeting by Sergey Lavrov and John Kerry
by
John F. Kerry
, Sergey Lavrov
Moscow (Russia) | 15 December 2015
FOREIGN MINISTER LAVROV: (Via interpreter) Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Today, we had a big negotiating day with John Kerry and his delegation finalizing their working visit to Moscow. We started with negotiations at Russian foreign ministry and we continued here in the Kremlin during the meeting with President Putin. Negotiations in the morning and in the evening were concrete, specific. We were focusing on issues of Syrian settlement with the link on intensifying our efforts to (...)
Speech by Sergey Lavrov at the 51st Munich Security Conference
by Sergey Lavrov
Munich (Germanay) | 7 February 2015
Ladies and gentlemen,
Mr Wolfgang Ischinger has included the issue of the collapse of global development on the agenda. One has to agree that events have taken a turn, which is far from optimistic. But it is impossible to agree with the arguments of some of our colleagues that there was a sudden and rapid collapse of the world order that had existed for decades.
To the contrary, the last year’s developments confirmed the correctness of our warnings against profound, systemic problems in (...)
Remarks by Sergey Lavrov at the Russian Council on Foreign and Defence Policy
by Sergey Lavrov
Moscow (Russia) | 22 November 2014
I’m happy to be at this annual Assembly of the Council on Foreign and Defence Policy (Russian abbreviation SVOP). It is always a great pleasure for me to meet people and feel the intellectual potential, which enables the Council, its leaders and representatives to respond to global developments and analyse them. Their analysis is always free from any hysteria, and its members offer well-grounded and solid arguments, taking a step back, since those caught in the midst of events can hardly (...)
Sergey Lavrov at the International Conference on Peace and Security in Iraq
by Sergey Lavrov
Paris (France) | 15 September 2014
Dear colleagues,
In welcoming the initiative of France to convene this meeting to discuss ways to assist the Republic of Iraq in overcoming grave challenges to its security and stability, we listen carefully to President F.Hollande’s and President Fuad Masum’s presentations this morning.
Russia consistently stands for the continued independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq. We strongly support the advancement of inclusive political process with a view to ensuring accord (...)
Interview by Sergey Lavrov to the Rossiyskaya Gazeta
by Sergey Lavrov
Moscow (Russia) | 26 August 2014
Question: Minister Lavrov, there has been repeated speculation, particularly in Western media, that Russian troops could be deployed in Ukraine and even that they have already crossed the border into Ukrainian territory. Is such an action possible in your view?
S.V.Lavrov: Unfortunately, mass media continue to spread rumours, distorted information and even outright lies. Recently there were claims by Ukraine that its artillery destroyed an armoured column that had allegedly crossed from (...)
Sergey Lavrov’s opening speech at the Geneva 2 Conference
by Sergey Lavrov
22 January 2014
Dear Mr. President,
Dear Mr. Secretary-General,
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
Dear Colleagues,
The entire world community is focusing on this opening of the International Conference on Syria, which confers what I would describe as special historical responsibility on those attending it.
First of all, I would like to acknowledge the efforts of those who contributed to the convocation of this forum: The United Nations Organisation, its Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Special Representative (...)
Sergey Lavrov at the Royal Institute for International Relations
by Sergey Lavrov
Brussels (Belgium) | 15 October 2013
Europe’s role in a time of changes
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It gives me pleasure to speak in one of the most renowned centers of political science in Europe as part of my visit to Brussels made on the invitation of my friend and colleague Didier Reynders. Ever since Belgium was founded it had special relationship with Russia. I have no doubt that Belgians are well familiar with the biography of their first King Leopold who was related to the Russian Royal Family and as a general of the (...)
Press Conference by Sergey Lavrov dealing with Syria
by Sergey Lavrov
Moscow (Russia) | 26 August 2013
Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen,
We decided to invite you today beyond our scheduled meetings, because you certainly have many questions regarding the events in Syria and around it. To that end, I would like to say some introductory words.
We are seriously concerned with the current situation. Hysteria is growing; the confrontation is heated up in connection with the statements that the authorities of the Syrian Arab Republic used chemical weapons on the 21 August in Ghouta. On this (...)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with CBS on Syria
by Sergey Lavrov
Moscow (Russia) | 7 June 2013
CBS: Mr.Lavrov, thank you so much for taking the time to sit down with us. Let’s talk a little bit about the relationship between the U.S. and Russia. What do you see as the greatest challenges to that relationship currently?
S.Lavrov: Well, I don’t see any challenges which are not insurmountable. I believe that after some pause and some irritators, which appeared rather officially in our relationship some time ago, both presidents are keen to move forward. And that was the message President (...)
Press Point by Sergey Lavrov hosting Lakdhar Brahimi
by Sergey Lavrov
Cairo (Egypt) | 4 November 2012
Dear ladies and gentlemen,
It is a pleasure, as always, to be in Cairo on a visit that begins not with a bilateral meeting but with the negotiations with L. Brahimi, the Secretary General of the League of Arab States and the UN and LAS special delegate.
Russia and the LAS have rich history of relations, but it is just the beginning. In due time, we decided to create Russia-LAS Forum on Cooperation at the level of ministers of foreign affairs. Today we agreed to try to hold its first (...)
Statement by Sergey Lavrov at 67th UN General Assembly
by Sergey Lavrov
New York (USA) | 28 September 2012
Distinguished Mr. President,
Ladies and gentlemen,
For over a year and a half the situation in the Middle East and North Africa has been a nerve knot of the global politics. The deep changes that have swept over the region, intertwine with the key problems of the modern international relations and require everyone to use a comprehensive approach, to reject simplified and ideology-driven patterns and double standards.
Russia consistently supports the peoples in their aspiration to (...)
Russia’s stance on the Syrian crisis
On the Right Side of History
by Sergey Lavrov
Moscow (Russia) | 16 June 2012
Western propaganda continues to distort Russia’s position in respect of the Syrian crisis. It accuses Moscow of supporting Damascus for profit motives, or even criminal solidarity. In this piece, Sergey Lavrov does not expound on his country’s strategic choices, but rather on the principles that underpin his diplomacy. He responds imperturbably to the inanities spouted by Western media, underscoring Moscow’s commitment to international law and its pledge to support people. Lavrov counterpoints the massive popular support enjoyed by President al-Assad and the illegitimacy of the sectarian armed opposition, sponsored from abroad.
Statement by Sergey V. Lavrov at 66th UN General Assembly
by Sergey Lavrov
New York (USA) | 27 September 2011
Sergey Lavrov, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, addresses the general debate of the sixty-sixth session of the General Assembly. © UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe
Distinguished Mr. President,
Ladies and gentlemen,
This year the session of the General Assembly has opened at a time when international relations are going through a zone of turbulence. The Middle East and Northern Africa have entered a period of large-scale changes, and the situation is "feverish" in some (...)
Press Release by Sergey Lavrov
by Sergey Lavrov
Moscow (Russia) | 31 May 2010
At the initiative of one of Turkish NGOs there was formed a flotilla of six small-tonnage ships with the stated aim of breaking the blockade of the Gaza Strip and delivering humanitarian aid (about 10,000 tons, mainly medicines, foodstuffs, construction materials) to the people of the enclave. On board were up to 600 human rights defenders and activists of pro-Palestinian nongovernmental organizations, mainly from Turkey and several European countries.
On the morning of May 31 the vessels, (...)
START: press point by Sergey Lavrov
by Sergey Lavrov
Moscow (Russia) | 6 April 2010
Thanks for participating in this press conference. I’ll say a few words about the upcoming event the day after tomorrow. On April 8, in Prague, Russian and US Presidents Dmitry Medvedev and Barack Obama will sign a Treaty between the Russian Federation and the United States of America on Measures to Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms. This document will replace the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty between the USSR and the USA, which expired on December 4 last year. (...)
International Relations in the « New Coordinate System »
by Sergey Lavrov
Moscow (Russia) | 29 September 2009
It is time to build a polycentric world, asserted Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov. The proposed new structure of international relations is not aimed against the United States, with whom Moscow no longer has an ideological divide. It corresponds to a need shared by all, including U.S. policy makers who avow the impossibility for a superpower to dominate the world by force. Nevertheless, such rhetoric hardly veils Russia’s great concern that the collapse of the United States might prove to be even more tumultuous than that of the Soviet Union. Without antagonizing them, Sergey Lavrov would like to impress upon Western countries that they are no longer the centre of the world.
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