Sergei Lavrov
Sergei Lavrov
Sergey Viktorovich Lavrovis a Russian diplomat, and is currently the Foreign Minister of Russia, in office since 2004...
NationalityRussian
ProfessionDiplomat
Date of Birth21 March 1950
CountryRussian Federation
recognize
Conversations with my counterparts in Europe have made clear that many of them recognize NATO's limitations and understand the need for reform.
abandon attempts compel prospects russia truth
Attempts to put pressure on Russia and to compel it to abandon its values, truth and justice have no prospects whatsoever.
correspond efforts european strengthen
Assertions that Russia has undermined efforts to strengthen partnerships on the European continent do not correspond to the facts.
cooperation decisions depends security wise
All our security now depends on the wise decisions and cooperation of our leaders.
level raising social standards
We have become stronger economically; we have been successfully resolving the social problems, raising the level of living - the standards of living - of the population.
fine national respect sure
If you say that your national law allows you to do something, it is fine as long as you do this inside your own territory. As long as you go international, you really have to be sure that there is an international law which you respect and which you follow.
sanctions
Sanctions are a sign of irritation; they are not the instrument of serious policies.
believe
I don't believe in ideology in international relations.
absolutely anyone russia
It is absolutely unacceptable to talk to Russia - or anyone for that matter - in the language of ultimatums and coercive measures.
achieve arms spirit strive
In the spirit of commitment to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, we will strive to achieve real progress in disarmament and arms control.
politics second
A second opinion never hurts, not only in medicine, but also in politics.
walks
If it acts like a terrorist, if it walks like a terrorist, if it fights like a terrorist, it's a terrorist, right?
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We provide transit facilities, we cooperate in equipping the Afghan army and security forces with arms and helicopters, we cooperate in training officers for law enforcement agencies.
becoming countries far joint members nato programmes projects relationship south
NATO has a special relationship with countries far away from Europe: Australia, Japan, South Korea. They have joint projects and programmes which are being implemented without these countries becoming members of NATO.