The decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin on the approval of a new concept of the country’s foreign policy was officially published on March 31. web portal legal information.
The document consists of 43 pages.
The decree states “To update the priority areas, goals and objectives of the foreign policy activities of the Russian Federation: 1. I approve the attached Foreign Policy Concept of the Russian Federation.”
This decree enters into force from the date of its signature – March 31, 2023.
The relevant document defines the priority areas, goals and objectives of the international activities of the Russian Federation, will be a roadmap for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other ministries and departments.
Former President Putin accepted 2012 decree on the country’s foreign policy, which became invalid “due to fundamental changes in international relations”. We are talking about the decision of the head of state dated May 7, 2012 No. 605 “On measures to implement the foreign policy of the Russian Federation.” As stated in the text of the document, this decree was declared invalid “in connection with fundamental changes in international relations” “to ensure the national interests of Russia”.