Russian Embassy in Asmara

#Day1 🗓 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: #RussiaMali 🇷🇺🇲🇱 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. #RussiaUganda 🇷🇺🇺🇬 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. #RussiaCameroon 🇷🇺🇨🇲 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. #RussiaCAR 🇷🇺🇨🇫 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. #RussiaRwanda 🇷🇺🇷🇼 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. #RussiaAfrica

Off we go! 🇺🇳 #Day1📹#UNGA79 🇷🇺🇺🇳 On September 25, the Russian delegation led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in New York to participate in the High-Level week of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, meetings and multilateral consultations. 🤝 Day 1 was a success, busy and fruitful. In total Russia’s Foreign Minister took part in 13 events including 12 bilaterals: 🎙Remarks at G20 Foreign MinistersMeeting • Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi. • Meeting with Minister of External Affairs of India,Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar • Meeting with Foreign Minister of Venezuela Yvan Gil Pinto • Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba Bruno Rodriguez Parilla • Meeting with Foreign Minister of Nicaragua Valdrack Jaentschke • Meeting with Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves • Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Péter Szijjártó • Meeting with Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of SlovakiaJuraj Blanar • Meeting with Secretary of State of Vatican, Cardinal Pietro Parolin • Meeting with Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit • Meeting with Commissioner-General of United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees Philippe Lazzarini • Meeting with OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Malta, Ian Borg #ICYMI

Off we go! 🇺🇳 #Day1 highlights! On September 21, Sergey Lavrov arrived to the United Nations Headquarters in New York to participate in the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly (#UNGA77). 🤝 On the first day the Minister's working schedule was packed: • Working meeting of CSTO Foreign Ministers • Talks with President of the CAR Faustin-Archange Touadéra and President of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis • Meetings with Ministers of Foreign Affairs of China, Brazil, Bolivia and Egypt • Meetings with President of the ICRC Peter Maurer and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi • Meeting in the Astana Format • The signing of The Inter-Ministerial Consultations Plan between the Foreign Ministries of Russia and Venezuela • Talks with President of the 77th UNGA session Csaba Kőrösi Stay tuned for #Day2. Coming next!