Lavrov: Russia will only sign agreements based on pragmatism and balance of interests
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated at MGIMO University that Russia will only enter into international agreements that guarantee a balance of interests and are rooted in pragmatism, citing historical experiences of being deceived by other parties.
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The comments were made by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during an address to students and faculty at MGIMO University in Moscow.
MOSCOW, September 7. /TASS/. Russia is not prepared to enter into agreements that fail to ensure a balance of interests, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during a meeting with students and faculty at MGIMO University.
"Whenever we reach an agreement with someone, it is based on pragmatism. On our side, there are still some emotions, given our strong character - we love fairy tales, fables and Russian literature in general, which teaches humanism," Lavrov said.
"But pragmatism is certainly present. Without pragmatism and a balance of interests, we will not enter into any agreements," he emphasized.
Lavrov also questioned the sincerity of the other side, noting that Russia has been cheated many times throughout its history.
Open Questions
- Which specific international agreements is Lavrov referring to?
