Lavrov Visits Marrakesh for a Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Marrakesh to participate in the Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum. The arrival was confirmed by the official news agency. His aircraft touched down at Marrakech-Menara airport in the morning, marking the start of a senior diplomatic engagement that underscores Moscow’s ongoing outreach to North African and Arab partners.
Lavrov spoke on the growing pattern of global relations, noting that a broad swath of the international community favors a multipolar world order. He described the shift as a real-time process, with a new, more just global framework taking shape before observers’ eyes amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. The remarks were framed as part of Russia’s broader diplomatic strategy to foster balanced partnerships across continents and to influence the future architecture of international affairs.
Earlier in the year, Lavrov met with Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister Olivia Rouamba to discuss security cooperation and economic ties. The talks highlighted Russia’s willingness to supply wheat to Burkina Faso, among other areas of collaboration. The two sides also explored the possibility of forming a joint commission that would oversee all aspects of their bilateral relationship, signaling a desire to institutionalize and expand cooperation beyond single-issue initiatives.
On the broader economic front, several African partners have gradually shifted away from using traditional currencies for external trade with Russia. The trend toward reduced ruble usage in payments was noted as part of a wider discussion about diversification of financial arrangements and payment mechanisms that could improve stability and ease of transactions for both sides.
In sum, Lavrov’s engagement in Marrakesh reflects a continuing strategy to strengthen Moscow’s ties with Arab and African states, promote a multipolar international order, and explore practical avenues for security and economic collaboration. The discussions with Burkina Faso and other partners are part of a broader effort to align on regional security concerns, agricultural trade, and financial arrangements that support sustained cooperation across multiple domains. (Cited from official reporting and ministerial briefings)