Lavrov held talks with the foreign minister
Quick Look
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met in Moscow with Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji.
- The parties discussed bilateral relations, the situation in Lebanon against the backdrop of hostilities and the conflict in Ukraine.
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Why It Matters
The meeting took place at the Reception House of the Russian Foreign Ministry against the backdrop of ongoing hostilities in Lebanon.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held talks with Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
“Our bilateral relations are traditionally friendly. We have always been ready to support our Lebanese friends. Including in the current situation, when almost a million Lebanese citizens have suffered seriously due to the fighting,” Lavrov said as part of his opening remarks.
At a press conference following the bilateral meeting, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry noted that Russia actively supports Lebanon during discussions in the United Nations Security Council (UN). Among other things, Lavrov informed his colleague about the latest assessments of developments in and around Ukraine.
The meeting of the heads of foreign policy departments was held at the Reception House of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Open Questions
- What specific support measures for Lebanon were discussed?
- What was the reaction of the Lebanese side to the assessment of the events in Ukraine?
