Dennis Francis, President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, said he plans to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during the high-level General Assembly week from September 19 to 25. Francis said this in an interview TASS.
According to him, a meeting with Lavrov is expected. Francis will discuss the issues he has raised with the Russian minister. He emphasized that Russia is an active participant in the world community and a very active member of the UN family.
The president of the UN General Assembly session noted that he has already established a strong working relationship with the Russian delegation. Francis emphasized that he wants to ensure that Russia, a key player in the system, is treated with respect and on equal terms, like all other delegations, as required by his term of office.
Francis said that the Russian Federation plays an active role in all important negotiations within the UN. It makes a significant contribution to the outcome of these discussions. Francis expressed hope that this situation will continue.
Previously reportedUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on world leaders traveling to New York to attend the UN General Assembly’s high-level week to push for consensus.
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