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🗓On April 26, Saint Petersburg 🇷🇺 hosted the 20th ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials' Meeting (#ARSOM). 🔹️The meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. AndreyRudenko🇷🇺 and Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia H.E. Mr. Kung Phoak🇰🇭. 🔹 Participants discussed ways and means of further promoting the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership in political, economic and humanitarian spheres. They agreed to undertake steps to deepen practical cooperation in such areas as science and technology, energy security, education, people-to-people ties and digitalization. 🔹The meeting reiterated shared intention to jointly address challenges and threats, strengthen ASEAN-led regional security architecture in Asia-Pacific. Issues of promoting cross-platform links between #ASEAN, #EEU and #SCO were also on the agenda. 🔹️On the sidelines of the ARSOM H.E. Mr. Andrey Rudenko held bilateral consultations with the heads of delegations of Cambodia 🇰🇭, Indonesia 🇮🇩, Lao PDR 🇱🇦 and Vietnam 🇻🇳. #ASEANRussia#RussiaASEAN#ARSOM

ℹ Did you know that Kyrgyzstan is a founding member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)? 🇰🇬 Along with China, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, we established this crucial regional platform in 2001! Now, the Kyrgyz Republic is proud to hold the prestigious Chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization for the 2025-2026 period! We are steering the SCO agenda under the dynamic slogan: "25 Years of the SCO: Together Towards Sustainable Peace, Development, and Prosperity." This chairmanship is a testament to our commitment to regional stability and comprehensive cooperation. Follow our page for updates on high-level meetings and initiatives planned during Kyrgyzstan's Chairmanship! #Kyrgyzstan#SCOChairmanship#SCO#ShanghaiCooperationOrganization#CentralAsia#Diplomacy#RegionalCooperation LinkedIn | Instagram | X (Twitter) | Facebook | YouTube

@RusEmbMalta Press Release Russia-China Talks: Key Outcomes of Sergey Lavrov’s Visit to Beijing (April 14–15, 2026) On April 14–15, 2026, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov paid an official visit to the People’s Republic of China. In Beijing, he was received by President Xi Jinping and held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi. Strategic Partnership at a Historic High President Xi Jinping spoke highly of the unprecedented level of bilateral relations, built over more than three decades and anchored in the Treaty of Good-Neighbourliness, Friendship and Cooperation (July 16, 2001), which has consistently guided Russia–China ties. Sergey Lavrov conveyed warm greetings from Vladimir Putin and emphasised the central role of leader-level diplomacy in ensuring steady and comprehensive development of bilateral cooperation. Broad International Agenda During talks with Wang Yi, the sides conducted an in-depth exchange on key global and regional issues, including: • the situation around Iran • the Ukraine crisis • developments in Latin America Particular emphasis was placed on strengthening coordination between Moscow and Beijing within major multilateral platforms: #UN#UNSC#SCO#BRICS#APEC#G20 The ministers also addressed issues of peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as cooperation in the post-Soviet space. The discussions were held in a friendly, trusting and constructive atmosphere, reflecting the maturity of Russia–China relations. Key Messages from Minister Lavrov: Following the visit, Sergey Lavrov outlined a number of strategic assessments: • Russia and China oppose attempts by the West to preserve or “renew” global dominance rooted in historical practices of control and unequal governance • Eurasia is emerging as a central arena of global competition, amid NATO expansion efforts and increasing militarisation within the EU • Russia–China relations are “unshakable in the face of any storm” and contribute to strengthening a more balanced international system based on the United Nations Charter • Russia is ready to help address global energy and supply challenges on the basis of equal and mutually beneficial cooperation • Escalation in the Middle East must be assessed through root causes, including external actions that have contributed to rising tensions around Iran • The West continues to apply international law selectively, as illustrated by contrasting approaches to Kosovo and other regions • Russia supports inclusive infrastructure and connectivity projects, including those aligned with China’s Belt and Road Initiative • Dialogue, rather than coercion, remains the only sustainable basis for resolving international disputes Summary The visit confirmed the depth and resilience of the Russia–China comprehensive partnership, their shared commitment to a multipolar world order, and readiness to further enhance coordination across key international platforms. Statement and answers to media questions by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov following his visit to China #RussiaChina#ForeignPolicy

🌐Today is International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace. On December 12, 2018, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution A/RES/73/127 on marking this day. The document notes that the International Day aims to promote UN values and to reaffirm the trust of the world’s nations in the goals and principles of the UN Charter. 🇷🇺🇺🇳 Russia is invariably committed to the policy of upholding multilateralism and the UN’s leading role in global affairs and is actively involved in efforts to overhaul the UN and to adapt it to new international realities. This is particularly topical today when a narrow group of states advancing the rules-based order concept exerts unprecedented pressure on the UN and other multilateral institutions. ✍️ Under the Russian Foreign Policy Concept, approved on March 31, 2023, Russia intends to prioritise efforts to reinstate the UN’s role as a central coordination mechanism in coordinating the interests of UN member states. At the same time, one of the main aims of national foreign policy is to strengthen the potential of multilateral regional associations and integration organisations involving Russia. For example, this refers to measures to enhance the international role of #BRICS, the #SCO, the #CIS, the #EAEU, the #CSTO, #RIC and other interstate associations and international organisations, as well as mechanisms with significant Russian involvement. ⏰ Today, on April 24, FM Sergey Lavrov will take part in one of the key events of Russia’s presidency of the UN Security Council, specifically, the open debate on "Effective multilateralism through the defence of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations." The debate will be streamed live on all our feeds. #UNCharterIsOurRules#Multilateralism

[English below] 🗓 20-21 мая в Астане Министр иностранных дел Российской Федерации С.В.Лавров принял участие в заседании Совета министров иностранных дел государств-членов Шанхайской организации сотрудничества (СМИД ШОС). В центре внимания были вопросы деятельности Организации в контексте подготовки заседания Совета глав государств-членов (СГГ) ШОС 3-4 июля в Астане. Обсуждены также проекты документов, которые имеется в виду представить на рассмотрение лидеров. Согласованные подходы сторон к дальнейшему развитию Организации, а также актуальным проблемам глобальной и региональной повестки дня будут отражены в Астанинской декларации. Важным шагом в укреплении ШОС станет приём Белоруссии в члены организации. Министрами одобрены проекты соответствующих решений СГГ. Согласованы предложения СМИД по комплексному совершенствованию деятельности ШОС применительно к современным геополитическим реалиям. Приняты за основу проекты лидерских заявлений, а также концептуальных документов в интересах продвижения кооперации в области энергетики, транспорта и логистики, охраны окружающей среды. В ходе обстоятельного обмена мнениями по ключевым региональным и международным проблемам Министры обсудили ситуацию в секторе Газа и в целом на Ближнем Востоке, урегулирование палестино-израильского конфликта. Особое место заняли вопросы содействия ШОС стабилизации в Афганистане, учитывая значение этого фактора для безопасности шосовского пространства. С.В.Лавров провёл также ряд двусторонних встреч. mid.ru/ru/foreign_policy/news/1952220/ **************** 🗓 On May 20-21, Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov took part in the Foreign Ministers Council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member-countries. The participants focused on the organisation’s activities in the context of preparations for the meeting of the SCO Heads of State Council meeting in #Astana on July 3-4. They also discussed draft documents to be presented for the leaders’ consideration. The participants will reflect their coordinated approaches to the SCO’s further development and current global and regional issues in the Astana Declaration. The admission of Belarus will be an important step towards strengthening the #SCO. The Ministers endorsed the relevant draft decisions of the Heads of State Council. They also coordinated proposals of the SCO Foreign Ministers Council on comprehensive improvement of the organisation’s activities in the context of current geopolitical realities. They adopted draft leadership statements and conceptual documents as a foundation for promoting cooperation in energy, transport, logistics and environmental protection. During a detailed exchange of views on key regional and international issues, the Ministers discussed the situation in the #Gaza Strip and the #MiddleEast as a whole, and, in part, settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. They paid special attention to the SCO’s efforts to facilitate stabilization in #Afghanistan, considering the importance of this factor for the security of the SCO space. 🤝 FM Lavrov also had a number of bilateral meetings. mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/1952220/

🎙Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at an extended meeting with the participation of the Foreign Ministers from the Global South and the Global East(June 11, 2024, Nizhny Novgorod) 💬 Welcome to Russia and Nizhny Novgorod, a beautiful city, the beauty of which and the feelings of the residents of which you had the chance to enjoy yesterday. Today’s meeting reflects the efforts of #BRICS members to develop ties with the stakeholder countries from the Global South and the Global East, the countries of the Global Majority, in order to identify solutions to the most pressing global issues faced by all members of the international community without exception. We are witnessing a profound transformation of international relations triggered by the formation of a fairer and polycentric system of international order, which would reflect the entire gamut of cultural and civilisational diversity of the modern-day world and ensure the right of every nation to determine its own future and its own path of development. The stronger voice of the Global Majority, i.e. the countries of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, which are not part of the collective West, is a major trend now. Only by uniting our ranks can we truly effectively promote a vision of a just future shared by all of us. In this context, it is important to strengthen the role of the country-to-country groups that advocate balanced and equitable approaches to international development. We are talking about the formats which reflect the principles of equitable cooperation in practice rather than in words. These include, along with BRICS, #SCO, #AfricanUnion, #EAEU, #CIS, #ASEAN, #LAS, #CELAC, #GCC, #IORA and many other organisations. The chairs of many of these organisations are here with us. We believe it is important to establish contacts between all such integration entities which operate at regional levels, on the one hand, and our global association BRICS, on the other hand. This will promote gradual and mutually respectful harmonisation of approaches to the issues facing all associations. The strengthening the international legal framework and collective decision-making on global issues is now at the forefront. Only in this case will those decisions be effective and legitimate. This principle is laid down in the UN Charter. Unfortunately, the collective West’s decisions, especially in the economy, finance, trade and more, increasingly fail to comply with the fundamental principles of the UN Charter. Our countries have largely overlapping approaches to reforming the system of multilateral institutions, including the UN and the UN Security Council, as well as addressing the post-pandemic recovery of the global economy and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals approved by the UN General Assembly. 🤝 We look forward to discussing all these issues today.

1 сентябр мулоқоти Президенти Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, Пешвои миллат муҳтарам Эмомалӣ Раҳмон ва Президенти Федератсияи Русия Владимир Путин баргузор гардид. Зимни суҳбат ҷонибҳо масъалаҳои мубрами муносибатҳои дуҷонибаро баррасӣ намуда, доир ба натиҷаҳои ҳамоиши Созмони ҳамкории Шанхай табодули афкор намуданд. Масъалаҳои алоҳидаи рӯзномаи байналмиллалӣ ва минтақавӣ низ мавриди таваҷҷуҳ қарор гирифт. Ҳамчунин, масъалаҳои вобаста ба ҳамоишҳои дарпешистодаи сатҳи олӣ баррасӣ шуд. 1 сентября состоялась встреча Президента Республики Таджикистан, Лидера нации уважаемого Эмомали Рахмона с Президентом Российской Федерации уважаемым Владимиром Путиным. В ходе беседы стороны обсудили актуальные вопросы двусторонних отношений, обменялись мнениями по результатам состоявшегося саммита Шанхайской организации сотрудничества. В центре внимания были отдельные актуальные вопросы международной и региональной повестки. Лидеры двух государств, также рассмотрели вопросы предстоящих контактов на высшем уровне. #ЭмомалӣРаҳмон#ЭмомалиРахмон#EmomaliRahmon#Тоҷикистон#Таджикистан#Tajikistan#Президент#President#Тоҷикон#Таджики#Русия#Россия#Russia#СҲШ#ШОС#SCO President.tj | Facebook | Instagram | Telegram | X | Youtube

🇿🇦 This year’s opening meeting of the #G20 Foreign Ministers as part of the debut presidency of South Africa – a friendly country whose stance is in accord with #Russia’s – will take place in Johannesburg on February 20-21, a landmark event not only for Pretoria, but also for the entire African continent, which will host G20 events for the first time. 🇷🇺 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov plans to lead the Russian delegation. It is expected that most of the members of this major economic forum, as well as a wide range of invited states and international organisations, will be represented at a similar level. ☝️ The meeting will open with an address by President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, which will set the general tone for discussing global challenges and threats. The discussion will particularly focus on the international situation, which is alarmingly deteriorating under the impact of the confrontational policy by the neoliberal Western elites. The participants will consider the current integrity and effective functioning of the global economic system. The priorities stated by the South African presidency are designed to encourage economic growth, reduce inequality and imbalances, and ensure equitable access to financing for countries in the Global South. 🤝 The South African presidency theme highlighting “solidarity, equality and sustainability” will provide solid framework for the consultations, essentially continuing in the same vein as its predecessors in 2022-2024 – Indonesia, India and Brazil, all of them Global Majority countries. In particular, this refers to the G20’s significant contribution during this period to strengthening the foundations of the multipolar world and making global economic institutions more democratic in the interests of new non-Western centres of influence, primarily the expanded #BRICS group. ❗️The upcoming anniversaries, such as the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II and the foundation of the #UN, as well as the 65th anniversary of the Russia-sponsored Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples adopted by the UN General Assembly to ensure Africa’s independence, should be seen as key benchmarks for the exchange of views. 👉 In his remarks, the Minister will provide a detailed analysis of the international situation underscoring the root causes of the current crisis, and outline specific steps to overcome the destructive phenomena. The Russian side will reaffirm its stance in favour of preserving the United Nations’ central role in global affairs. We will speak in support of strict compliance with the principles of the UN Charter in their entirety and interconnection. We will insist that there is no alternative to respectful interstate cooperation and ensuring equal and indivisible security for all. We will call for keeping the global economy open, rejecting trade wars, illegitimate sanctions and other unfair competition practices. We will cite examples of supranational associations that practice honest and productive cooperation without diktat or blackmail, such as the #EAEU, the #SCO and #BRICS. We will share the details of implementing the Russia-sponsored Greater Eurasian Partnership initiative. The Minister is expected to meet with several counterparts on the sidelines of the meeting. #G20SouthAfrica#BetterAfricaBetterWorld#solidarity#equality#sustainability

@RusEmbMalta Press release: 🌍New Global Security Architecture Discussed in Moscow🇷🇺 On May 27-29, Moscow hosted the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues, bringing together delegations from 105 countries – including members of #BRICS, #SCO, #ASEAN, #CIS, the African Union, and others. 🔹 In a video address, President Vladimir Putin welcomed the participants and emphasized the rising role of the Global South and East, which he called the "global majority". He stressed the need for a new, equal and indivisible security system – one where “no country strengthens its security at the expense of others.” 🔹Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov underlined the historic momentum behind multipolarity and the growing influence of new centers of power in Eurasia, Africa and Latin America. He highlighted Russia–China ties and called BRICS a model for constructive global cooperation across cultures and continents. 🔹Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu noted the forum’s success as proof that Russia is not isolated – but rather a key platform for dialogue. He stressed the urgency of tackling information security and welcomed deepening interest in BRICS cooperation. 🗣 Over 80 bilateral meetings took place, along with multilateral sessions in BRICS, SCO, CIS and Russia–ASEAN formats. Delegates also visited exhibitions on: – 🇷🇺 Russia’s scientific and cultural achievements – 🕊 The 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War – ⚠ Crimes of the Kiev regime during the special military operation 📌 The forum confirmed one thing clearly: the world is changing, and more and more countries are ready to work together – for a fairer, more secure future. #Russia#SecurityForum#GlobalSouth#MultipolarWorld#EqualSecurity#BRICS#ASEAN#SCO#Africa#Victory80

🎙Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at an extended meeting with the participation of the Foreign Ministers from the Global South and the Global East(June 11, 2024, Nizhny Novgorod) 💬 Welcome to Russia and Nizhny Novgorod, a beautiful city, the beauty of which and the feelings of the residents of which you had the chance to enjoy yesterday. Today’s meeting reflects the efforts of #BRICS members to develop ties with the stakeholder countries from the Global South and the Global East, the countries of the Global Majority, in order to identify solutions to the most pressing global issues faced by all members of the international community without exception. We are witnessing a profound transformation of international relations triggered by the formation of a fairer and polycentric system of international order, which would reflect the entire gamut of cultural and civilisational diversity of the modern-day world and ensure the right of every nation to determine its own future and its own path of development. The stronger voice of the Global Majority, i.e. the countries of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, which are not part of the collective West, is a major trend now. Only by uniting our ranks can we truly effectively promote a vision of a just future shared by all of us. In this context, it is important to strengthen the role of the country-to-country groups that advocate balanced and equitable approaches to international development. We are talking about the formats which reflect the principles of equitable cooperation in practice rather than in words. These include, along with BRICS, #SCO, #AfricanUnion, #EAEU, #CIS, #ASEAN, #LAS, #CELAC, #GCC, #IORA and many other organisations. The chairs of many of these organisations are here with us. We believe it is important to establish contacts between all such integration entities which operate at regional levels, on the one hand, and our global association BRICS, on the other hand. This will promote gradual and mutually respectful harmonisation of approaches to the issues facing all associations. The strengthening the international legal framework and collective decision-making on global issues is now at the forefront. Only in this case will those decisions be effective and legitimate. This principle is laid down in the UN Charter. Unfortunately, the collective West’s decisions, especially in the economy, finance, trade and more, increasingly fail to comply with the fundamental principles of the UN Charter. Our countries have largely overlapping approaches to reforming the system of multilateral institutions, including the UN and the UN Security Council, as well as addressing the post-pandemic recovery of the global economy and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals approved by the UN General Assembly. 🤝 We look forward to discussing all these issues today.

✒️Ambassador Albert P. Khorev's Interview with the TASS News Agency(February 9, 2026) Key points: #Priorities Currently, we are prioritizing contacts in the field of regional security and the fight against international terrorism. We are also coordinating efforts in multilateral forums, primarily the UN and the SCO. Cooperation between the cities and regions of our respective countries also shows promise. Moscow, the Republic of Tatarstan, and Primorsky Krai in Russia, as well as the provinces of Punjab and Sindh in Pakistan, have already expressed interest in this regard. #Education#Science#Culture We are paying special attention to strengthening ties in education, science, and culture. We are actively working to promote the Russian language in Pakistan, including through the federal project "Russian Teachers Abroad." We also facilitate the organization of joint scientific conferences and cultural and sporting events. #PakistanStillMills#Insulin In the coming years, it is crucial to promote mutual trade, develop reliable alternative payment mechanisms, and implement large-scale joint projects. These projects include the revival of the Pakistan Still Mills, establishing rail connections between Russia and Pakistan, collaborating on hydropower, and creating joint ventures to produce medicines, including insulin. #Oil Pakistan is interested in cooperating with our country in oil exploration and production. Russia is ready to help Pakistan strengthen its energy sovereignty. We already have positive experience in this area. It was the USSR that helped Pakistan establish the state-owned oil and gas company, the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited, in the 1960s, and it assisted in discovering a number of oil and gas fields in Pakistan. #SCO We acknowledge the constructive collaboration with our Pakistani partners within the SCO. Ensuring regional security and combating terrorism and organized transnational crime are our priorities. #BRICS#NewDevelopmentBank Russia welcomes Pakistan's interest in joining BRICS. One practical step toward integrating Pakistan into BRICS could be Islamabad's accession to the New Development Bank, which finances infrastructure projects in developing countries. #DiplomatsDay On February 10, the Russian Foreign Service celebrates Diplomats' Day. On this festive occasion, I would like to wish my colleagues in Moscow and at foreign missions happiness, good health, endless inspiration, and success in promoting Russia's position on the world stage. #RussiaPakistan

#Outcomes2025 ✍️Russia’s Foreign Ministry’s answers to media questions received for Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s news conference on the performance of Russian diplomacy in 2025 Read in full Key points #UkraineCrisis#KievRegimeCrimes • [Following the Kiev regime attack on Russia’s President’s state residence in the Novgorod Region] many countries could once again see the terrorist nature of Zelensky’s clique <…> Terrorism in any form is unacceptable and certainly does not help achieve a political and diplomatic solution to the conflict. Kiev is only making matters worse for itself with its recklessness and impeding efforts to find possible compromises. • The deployment of military units, facilities, warehouses and other infrastructure of the Western countries in Ukraine <…> will be considered as foreign intervention that directly threatens Russia’s security. #Multipolarity • The situation surrounding Denmark’s northern autonomous territory vividly demonstrates the bankruptcy of the so-called “rules-based international order” so dear to many in the West. • Cooperation is being actively forged in formats with limited membership. Alongside the CIS, mechanisms such as the #EAEU, #BRICS, #SCO, #ASEAN, #LAS, #GCC, the #AfricanUnion, and #CELAC, among others, maintain momentum. <...> We regard these developments as part of the historically determined process of shaping a multipolar world order, which will lead to the further consolidation of several global and an even greater number of regional centres of power and development. #InternationalSecurity • The international security system is indeed undergoing a period of profound transformation today. This is driven by two primary factors: the objective processes shaping a polycentric world order, and attempts to substitute international law with the law of the mightiest. • Relying on force as the primary instrument in foreign policy and undermining of the existing institutional and legal framework of international relations risks chaos and escalating confrontation, <...> increase of the likelihood of direct clashes between major states, including nuclear powers. Under these conditions, developments become highly unpredictable. • Russia firmly opposes this scenario. We are capable of defending our interests – history provides ample evidence of this. Our country has traditionally played a stabilising and balancing role in global affairs. #RussiaUS • Following Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the Presidents of Russia and the US <...> agreed to maintain a high tempo of work. This was founded upon a mutual understanding of the necessity to rid ourselves as soon as possible of the “toxic legacy” of the Joe Biden administration. <...> Our American counterparts made it clear: great powers, when their national interests diverge <...> must not allow differences to escalate into confrontation. • President Donald Trump is perhaps one of the few Western politicians who not only immediately rejected imposing meaningless and destructive preconditions for substantive dialogue with Moscow on the Ukraine crisis but also publicly addressed its root causes. • It was precisely the elimination of these root causes that was discussed in Anchorage on August 15, 2025. <...> We anticipate that, provided the original Anchorage formula is preserved and Russian interests are handled with due care, we can, sooner or later, come close to a negotiated resolution of the Ukraine issue. #Iran • We strongly condemn subversive external interference in Iran’s domestic political processes. <...> Threats of new military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran are absolutely unacceptable. • Those who intend to exploit foreign-inspired unrest as a pretext to repeat the aggression against Iran <...> must clearly understand the catastrophic consequences such actions would have for the situation in the Middle East and for international security as a whole.