Russian Foreign Ministry

When Russia and Iran to become strategic partners?

When Russia and Iran to become strategic partners?

The comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Russia and Iran will be finalized in the near future, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. "The upcoming conclusion of the treaty on comprehensive …

When states to receive invitations to participate in BRICS?

When states to receive invitations to participate in BRICS?

Russia will conduct consultations with potential new BRICS partner states as the current chair of the association before January 1, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said. He noted the criteria for inviting partner …

Russian Foreign Ministry on Saudi Arabia's new BRICS status

Russian Foreign Ministry on Saudi Arabia's new BRICS status

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and BRICS Sherpa Sergey Ryabkov believes that Saudi Arabia will eventually become a full-fledged member of BRICS. According to him, the time will come when a decision will be made regarding full-format …

Russian FM going to Uzbekistan on working visit

Russian FM going to Uzbekistan on working visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Uzbekistan shortly, the Russia foreign ministry' spokesperson Maria Zakharova said. "The Russian foreign minister will pay a working visit to the Republic of …

Russia and China discuss further visa liberalization

Russia and China discuss further visa liberalization

Russia and China have discussed the prospects of further visa liberalization during consultations between foreign ministries that took place in Beijing, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. "During the meeting the …

Moscow notes demand for contacts with Tehran

Moscow notes demand for contacts with Tehran

The Russian Foreign Ministry spoke about contacts between Moscow and Tehran. The Ministry emphasized that the parties exchange assessments of the situation in the Middle East.

Istanbul to host '3+3' format meeting on South Caucasus

Istanbul to host '3+3' format meeting on South Caucasus

The meeting of the regional platform “3+3” will be held in Istanbul on October 18, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said. “The third meeting of this platform aimed at peace, stability, and cooperation …