Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to Speak at UN General Assembly Debates and Attend Key Meetings
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is slated to address the general political debates at the United Nations General Assembly and will participate in a series of ancillary discussions and engagements. The announcement comes from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, outlining a packed schedule during the high-level week.
According to the ministry, the general political talks of the General Assembly are planned to run from September 19 to 26. Lavrov is expected to take part in bilateral discussions and various multilateral events through channels connected to the United Nations Security Council, BRICS, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), and the Friends Group in Defense of the UN Charter. The involvement signals a broad diplomatic footprint spanning several key international forums during the gathering.
In related notes, Ferit Hoxha, who represents the Presidency of the Albanian Security Council, indicated that the Security Council will hold a Ukraine-focused meeting on September 20 at the level of heads of delegations. It is anticipated that Lavrov will represent Russia at this session, with principal figures such as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and United States President Joe Biden also expected to attend the wider week of discussions. The arrangement underscores the ongoing focus on Ukraine within the framework of the UN’s high-level agenda.
Earlier, it was announced that a meeting on Ukraine involving Lavrov would take place during the United Nations’ activities, highlighting a consistent thread in Russia’s posture during the current UN gathering. The attending participants and the formal outcomes of these conversations are watched closely by member states and observers alike, given the sensitive and evolving nature of international diplomacy in this matter.
Overall, Lavrov’s participation reflects Russia’s intention to engage directly with partners and international institutions during the General Assembly’s high-level sessions. The meetings are expected to address a range of global priorities, from security and peacekeeping to regional stability and international law, while also allowing for direct exchanges with key leaders and diplomats from various regions. The agenda emphasizes dialogue, alliance-building, and the outreach efforts that accompany such a major international forum (Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation).