Lavrov urges end to fighting in Lebanon
Lavrov discussed the situation in the Middle East with the Prime Minister of Lebanon, reported by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Consensus
- Sergey Lavrov met with Lebanon's Prime Minister during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- The meeting focused on the situation in the Middle East.
- Lavrov called for the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon.
- Russia reaffirmed its support for Lebanon's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
- The discussion included the need for political-diplomatic resolution of the conflict in line with UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
- The possibility of maintaining UN presence in Lebanon after the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expires was discussed.
Points of divergence
- Lavrov also met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, foreign ministers of Cuba, Syria, and Egypt, the President of the UN General Assembly Khalilur Rahman, and the OSCE Secretary General Ferydoon Zanganeh. — vedomosti
- Lavrov discussed cooperation between the CSTO and the UN, and the formation of a new security architecture in Eurasia, including the development of a Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st century. — vedomosti
- The meeting with Mikati included discussion of strengthening traditionally friendly bilateral relations between Russia and Lebanon, including maintaining regular political dialogue. — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Lavrov discussed the situation in the Middle East with the Lebanese Prime Minister — Москва 24
- Lavrov and the Lebanese Prime Minister discussed the situation in the Middle East — Ведомости
- Lavrov discussed situation in the Middle East with Lebanese Prime Minister, reported by Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. — ТАСС (Telegram)
Key entities
- Lebanon
- Middle East
- Russia
- Sergey Lavrov
- MID
- UN
- Moscow
- General Assembly
- General Assembly
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation