00:24Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with Ian Borg, the chairperson-in-office of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and Malta's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday.
Footage captured the two politicians as they walked toward the conference room, with Lavrov humorously remarking, “This is going to make headlines tomorrow!”
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry's press service, the meeting focused on the OSCE's agenda and ongoing work. Lavrov emphasised the necessity for the OSCE to operate in the interests of all its member states rather than catering to specific groups. The two officials discussed potential strategies to resolve the current crisis within the OSCE and normalise its operations, highlighting a shared commitment to enhancing collaborative efforts within the organisation.
This meeting illustrates the ongoing diplomatic engagements aimed at addressing complex international challenges and reaffirming the significance of multilateral cooperation in maintaining global security.
Looking ahead, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Lavrov is set to address the General Assembly on September 28. His agenda includes participation in multiple bilateral and multilateral meetings, particularly those related to the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO), BRICS, the G20, and the Group of Friends in Defence of the UN Charter.
'This is going to make headlines tomorrow!' - Russia's Lavrov meets Malta's FM on UNGA sidelines in NYC
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with Ian Borg, the chairperson-in-office of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and Malta's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday.
Footage captured the two politicians as they walked toward the conference room, with Lavrov humorously remarking, “This is going to make headlines tomorrow!”
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry's press service, the meeting focused on the OSCE's agenda and ongoing work. Lavrov emphasised the necessity for the OSCE to operate in the interests of all its member states rather than catering to specific groups. The two officials discussed potential strategies to resolve the current crisis within the OSCE and normalise its operations, highlighting a shared commitment to enhancing collaborative efforts within the organisation.
This meeting illustrates the ongoing diplomatic engagements aimed at addressing complex international challenges and reaffirming the significance of multilateral cooperation in maintaining global security.
Looking ahead, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Lavrov is set to address the General Assembly on September 28. His agenda includes participation in multiple bilateral and multilateral meetings, particularly those related to the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO), BRICS, the G20, and the Group of Friends in Defence of the UN Charter.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with Ian Borg, the chairperson-in-office of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and Malta's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday.
Footage captured the two politicians as they walked toward the conference room, with Lavrov humorously remarking, “This is going to make headlines tomorrow!”
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry's press service, the meeting focused on the OSCE's agenda and ongoing work. Lavrov emphasised the necessity for the OSCE to operate in the interests of all its member states rather than catering to specific groups. The two officials discussed potential strategies to resolve the current crisis within the OSCE and normalise its operations, highlighting a shared commitment to enhancing collaborative efforts within the organisation.
This meeting illustrates the ongoing diplomatic engagements aimed at addressing complex international challenges and reaffirming the significance of multilateral cooperation in maintaining global security.
Looking ahead, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Lavrov is set to address the General Assembly on September 28. His agenda includes participation in multiple bilateral and multilateral meetings, particularly those related to the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO), BRICS, the G20, and the Group of Friends in Defence of the UN Charter.