Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Youssef Rajji on Monday (12 Oct) to discuss the security situation in Lebanon, regional conflicts and bilateral cooperation.
Russia expressed concern over continued hostilities in southern Lebanon, calling for a ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces and implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701. Moscow also reaffirmed its support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Key developments:
- Russia and Lebanon discussed the future of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
- The ministers backed diplomatic solutions to regional disputes, including the conflicts involving Iran, Gaza and Syria.
- Both sides agreed to strengthen political dialogue, trade, cultural exchanges and humanitarian cooperation.
The talks also included an exchange of views on the Ukraine conflict, with Sergey Lavrov outlining Russia’s latest position.
ℹ️ Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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