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🗓 On November 9, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from the African nations on the sidelines of the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi, including:
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🇷🇺🇲🇱 Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of #MaliAbdoulaye Diop. The Parties discussed a range of issues concerning the further strengthening of Russian-Mali relations, which are traditionally friendly in nature.
In this context, they examined in detail various aspects of enhancing bilateral trade and economic and investment partnership. Moscow and Bamako also reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to deepening political dialogue and enhancing coordination on key issues within the global and regional agendas at the United Nations and in other multilateral formats.
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🇷🇺🇺🇬 Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of #Uganda Gen. Jeje Odongo. The Sides discussed in detail the key trends in furthering Russian-Ugandan multifaceted cooperation with a focus on enhancing the mutually beneficial trade, economic and investment partnership, as well as developing joint projects in energy, mining, agriculture, science, education, medicine, and digital technologies.
They also reaffirmed the intent of Moscow and Kampala to strengthen constructive interaction and coordination at the UN and other international venues.
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🇷🇺🇨🇲 Minister of External Relations of the Republic of #CameroonLejeune Mbella Mbella. The Parties discussed a range of issues concerning the further strengthening of the traditionally friendly Russia-Cameroon relations.
This includes enhancing bilateral trade, economic cooperation and investment partnership, as well as improving the legal framework and implementing promising joint projects.
Moscow and Yaounde also reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their trust-based political dialogue and closer coordination on topical international and regional issues at the United Nations and in other multilateral formats.
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🇷🇺🇨🇫 Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central Africans Abroad of the Central African Republic Sylvie Baipo-Temon. The Sides discussed in detail a range of issues related to advancing the traditionally friendly Russian-Central African relations, focusing on promoting promising projects in mineral exploration and production, agriculture, healthcare, and personnel training.
They also reaffirmed Moscow and Bangui’s intent to intensify political dialogue and close coordination at the UN and other multilateral formats while addressing global and regional problems based on the fundamental principles of international law and the UN Charter.
Sergey Lavrov and Sylvie Baipo-Temon signed an Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Central African Republic on the Mutual Cancellation of Visa Requirements for Holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports, as well as a Memorandum on Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central Africans Abroad of the Central African Republic.
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🇷🇺🇷🇼 Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of #Rwanda Olivier Nduhungirehe. The Parties discussed a range of issues pertaining to further strengthening the friendly Russian-Rwandan relations, with a particular focus on expanding cooperation in trade, the economy, investment, humanitarian matters.
Moscow and Kigali also reaffirmed their commitment to deepening political dialogue and maintaining close coordination at the UN to address global and regional issues.
The Ministers signed a Russian-Rwandan intergovernmental agreement on visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic or service passports.
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🗓 On September 27, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a meeting with High Representatives of the Pacific Small Island Developing States on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
The discussion centred on current international issues, including the situation in the Asia-Pacific region and globally.
🤝 The Officials confirmed their intention to step up cooperation on a broad range of issues of mutual interest.
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🗓 On September 25, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a brief meeting with OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Malta, Ian Borg, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, at the latter’s initiative.
The counterparts discussed topical issues on the organisation’s agenda. The Russian side stressed the importance of the OSCE’s work in the interests of all member states, rather than individual groups of countries. Ways to overcome the crisis in the OSCE and normalise its activities were outlined, including in light of the upcoming OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting to take place in Valletta on December 5 and 6.
During the meeting, Sergey Lavrov and Ian Borg also touched upon some aspects of Russia-Malta relations.
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🌐 On September 26, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov took part in a traditional #BRICS Ministerial meeting held on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
The Ministers had an in-depth exchange of views on a broad range of international issues, including items on the agenda of the 79th UN General Assembly session. Discussions focused on peace and security, global economic stability, and sustainable development. The participants reiterated their commitment to enhancing coordination within BRICS on international platforms.
As part of preparations for the upcoming BRICS Summit in Kazan on October 22-24, the ministers reviewed pressing BRICS cooperation-related issues, including the establishment of a partner country category. The Brazilian delegation provided an outline of its BRICS chairmanship in 2025.
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En el marco del 79° periodo de sesiones de #UNGA79 comenzó la reunión entre el Canciller 🇷🇺 Serguei Lavrov y su homólogo 🇻🇪 Yvan Gil
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Las negociaciones entre Rusia y Venezuela en el marco de la #UNGA79 transcurren en la tradicional atmósfera de amistad y respeto mutuo. ¡Las cálidas sonrisas de los Cancilleres Serguéi Lavrov e Yván Gil son prueba de ello! 😊 Una vez más, reforzamos los fuertes lazos que unen a nuestros pueblos.
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🌐 On September 26, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrovtook part in a traditional #BRICS Ministerial meeting held on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
The Ministers had an in-depth exchange of views on a broad range of international issues, including items on the agenda of the 79th UN General Assembly session. Discussions focused on peace and security, global economic stability, and sustainable development. The participants reiterated their commitment to enhancing coordination within BRICS on international platforms.
As part of preparations for the upcoming BRICS Summit in Kazan on October 22-24, the ministers reviewed pressing BRICS cooperation-related issues, including the establishment of a partner country category. The Brazilian delegation provided an outline of its BRICS chairmanship in 2025.
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🔴#LIVE: Press Conference by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Vershinin on the outcomes of the participation of the Russian delegation in the High-Level Week of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly
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🔴#LIVE: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the General Debate of 79th Session of the UN General Assembly
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🔴#LIVE: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's news conference following the High-Level Week of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly
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🔴#LIVE: Remarks by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at G20 Foreign Ministers meeting on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly
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🗓 On September 26, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrovtook part in a working meeting of the #CSTO Foreign Ministers organised by Kazakhstan’s CSTO chairmanship on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly.
🤝 The Ministers discussed a wide range of international and regional security issues. They stressed the need to step up coordination of actions on topical issues on the UN’s agenda between the CSTO member states on the UN platform and further promote cooperation between the CSTO and the UN.
The Ministers discussed preparations for the next session of the CSTO Collective Security Council on November 28 in Astana.
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