Over 150 Foreign Ambassadors and Diplomats commemorate 80 years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

On April 25, members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Moscow,over 150 foreign ambassadors and diplomats, senior officials of the Russian Foreign Ministry, and representatives of the Ministry’s veterans’ organisations took part in a ceremony to lay flowers and wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to commemorate 80 years of Victory in the …

The first Forum of Young Diplomats “Russia-Africa – Diplomacy of Victory”

the first Forum of Young Diplomats “Russia-Africa – Diplomacy of Victory” was held in Moscow at MGIMO within the framework of the IV Forum “Russia-Africa: What’s Next?”, which brought together more than 50 young representatives of foreign ministries from more than 20 countries13. The event, organized by the Council of Young Diplomats of the Russian …

The 4th International Youth Forum “Russia – Africa: What’s Next?”

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made a video address to the participants of the 4th International Youth Forum “Russia – Africa: What’s Next?” and the 1st Russia – Africa Young Diplomats Forum. The Minister noted a long history of Russian-African friendship and partnership have a long history and stressed that advancing relations with the African …

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa

The Leaders discussed the further development of bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade and economy, as well as investment. Vladimir Putin outlined Russia’s principled stance regarding the necessity to eliminate the root causes behind the Ukraine crisis and ensure Russia’s security interests are respected. Russian President also extended his best wishes to Cyril Ramaphosa and the …

The 81st Session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and The Pacific (ESCAP)

The 81st session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) was held at the United Nations Convention Center in Bangkok11. The Russian interdepartmental delegation was headed by Kirill Logvinov, Director of the Department of International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. Following the session Regional …

The 11th Meeting of the Russian-Pakistani Working Group on Countering International Terrorism and Other Security Challenges.

On April 22, the 11th meeting of the Russian-Pakistani Working Group on Countering International Terrorism and Other Security Challenges with the participation of representatives of the competent departments of both countries, co chaired by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin and Deputy Foreign Minister of Pakistan Nabeel Munir was held in Moscow9. During the meeting, …

Russian-Kazakh Partnership on Key Global and Regional International Platforms

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin met with First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan A.A.Rakhmetullin in Moscow5. They discussed the development of the security situation and bilateral cooperation in countering new challenges and threats, including international terrorism, extremism and drug trafficking. Special attention was paid to building up Russian Kazakh …

Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation on the UN Platform in Bangkok

The Director of the Department of International Organizations of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Kirill Logvinov, held consultations with the Director General of the Department of International Organizations of the Thai Foreign Ministry, Pinsula Jayanama, on strengthening bilateral cooperation on the UNplatform in Bangkok8. They exchanged views on the most relevant issues on the agenda of …