MOSCOW, September 1st. / TASS /. Russia is not going to rush between Europe and Asia, but will adhere to the multi-faceted independent course in foreign policy. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, speaking to MGIMO students.
The updated edition of the Russian foreign policy concept is being prepared, it will take into account the recent events taking place.
“We report to the President on his instructions, an updated edition of the Foreign Policy Concept of the Russian Federation, taking into account the events which have recently been developed. I am sure that we do not need to change the key areas identified by President (Vladimir) Putin in 2000 year, involving multi-vector policy, openness to cooperate with anyone who is ready for this, on an equitable basis, taking into account interests of the partners, but above all, non-confrontational, but solid defending their own interests “, – said the Minister
.” but however, some nuances in this updated version of the concept, of course, there will be “, – Lavrov emphasized
Russia is ready for the resumption of full-fledged relations with the US and the EU, but on the basis of equality, Lavrov said..
According to the minister, to deal with the US, the EU and NATO, “as usual” will not succeed, the Russian Federation will not be in the position of “student”.
Russia’s Western partners are constantly violated security commitments, so now do business as usual with the EU, the US and NATO will not work.
“Political commitments (security in Europe -. Approx Tass) grossly violated and continue to be violated, and our proposals to translate these commitments from political declarations to the category of legally binding rejected out of hand”, – said Lavrov
“I hope that our partners will remember about it. If you forget, we have them, of course, we shall remind, because to do business as usual, we will not succeed either with the uS or the EU, let alone with NATO” -. Lavrov added
About the new president of the United States
Russian Federation is ready to work with any new US leader.
“We are proceeding from the fact that the fate of each country must determine its people, we will be ready to work with any leader who received the confidence in free and democratic elections.” – Lavrov
<. p> However, the minister said that the election campaign in the United States “causes frustration for the American partners.” “It’s a powerful country, which has traditionally been a large part of democratic principles, the principles of promotion of political concepts,” – said Lavrov
“Yes, in the political struggle, especially on the eve of certain choices, sometimes enemies, opponents. resorted to a very non-standard methods, and the images that they use in their campaign – declared the head of the Foreign Ministry -. But what is happening today, when Russia, which two years ago, the current US president called regional power, has evolved in the course of the election campaign in the United States almost not in the main arbiter in the world, including in the country, which has a decisive influence on the processes taking place in the United States … I think it is already too much “.
” Everyone understands that this is exaggerated slogans that are intended to strike a voter on the head and use the anti-Russian rough manners, – the minister stressed -. it’s a shame for America, for the Americans, the American political class as a whole it is unworthy. We watch it, making certain conclusions, but rather philosophically Whoever wins, it will be the US president, it speaks for itself, “
.” – Added the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry. – With this person we will be ready to work, of course, to the extent that the new head of the US will be ready to work with Russia. And not just work, but work on the basis of mutually agreed principles: equality, taking into account each other’s interests, mutual respect. In this scenario, we can achieve much “.
About Cold War
beginning of a new Cold War is unlikely, the prerequisites for such a development there, said Russian Foreign Minister.
80% of the world population lives in countries that share the approaches of Moscow, to talk about the isolation of Russia’s ridiculous, Lavrov said.
“Why should (the Western countries that have imposed sanctions against Russia ) so killed because of what is happening in Syria? Why do so was iz-za that Crimean vsego-to simply wanted to make live in the state, which took power in an unconstitutional coup organizers armed? “- Asks a question the minister.
” All those who criticized criticize us in this regard, they say, they say you have to turn away members of the international community, – Lavrov said. – First of all, from us, no one turned away. And to say that is all members of the international community – is wrong. 80 percent of the world’s population lives in countries that share our views and want justice in international affairs, so to speak of any kind of isolation is ridiculous “.
Speaking of anti-Russian sanctions, the head of the said Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the initiators of administration made “Western countries and especially the United states which, through aggressive minority in the European Union are literally forced Europe to follow in the same path,” and forced to that Australia, Japan and several other countries.
About cooperation with the United States in the field of cyber-security
US has not shown interest in the Russian proposal to hold consultations in the field of cyber security cooperation.
“for many years, a couple of dozen of our citizens have been arrested in third countries on the US requests and in half the cases of illegally exported to the United States in order to judge them there. Almost all of them are accused of cyber crime, “- said the Minister
.” A year ago we officially, through the Attorney General, the United States offered to hold consultations on cooperation in the field of cybersecurity. Because we also care about the story, and we do not want our citizens if the suspicions against them justified, were participants of these illegal actions. “- He said Lavrov recalled that the proposal for such expert advice received from the Russian Federation in November last year, but the United States there was no answer.
The Minister said that repeatedly reminded of this at meetings with US Secretary of State John Kerry, including during last week’s negotiations in Geneva. “He was surprised, we still have not answered. A US Department of Justice, where the request is for our direct reminder refused to send a written response, and on the words said: “We see no point to cooperate in this area.” Kerry said it was wrong, and he will try to change a position of the Justice Ministry “, – said the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry
However, he said.” This anomaly, which only shows that the exceptions to the rules are. “” But in general terms in the West, and in the uS, a growing awareness that without us kakie-to very difficult problems to solve, whether it is Syria, whether it be Iraq, Libya and many other crises, “- said Lavrov.
About the Ukrainian crisis
The situation in Ukraine is very heavy, unfolded there a conflict crisis demonstrated the existing Euro-Atlantic security structures.
“we have a very difficult situation in the Ukraine “, – she said Lavrov
About the recognition of the Crimea West
legal issues for the recognition of the West Crimea reunification with Russia did not exist..” there is no legal problem with the recognition of our Western partners Crimea occurrence, it reunification with the Russian Federation does not exist “, – said the minister
.” there is no political will, there is a clear political will to use this situation to the line, which took the West led by the US for a long time, well before Ukraine. The lines on the curb of the Russian Federation “, – Lavrov stated
He said that the reunification of the Crimea with Russia.” Was in full accordance with international law “
About the Asia-Pacific region
The Asia-Pacific region (APR) for a long time was the engine of economic development, is part of the objective of the process of transition to a multipolar world system, Lavrov said.
“The tendency of rejection sided, the line of force in international affairs based on an objective process, especially the formation of a polycentric system of international relations”, – he said
“first. all these processes are observed in the Asia-Pacific region, which will long remain the engine of world economic development. It is against the background of the fact that our largest trading partner, the European Union, which remains so, despite sanctions, gradually losing its position “, – added the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry
About the Syrian crisis
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The Minister noted that the United Nations is “not deployed” in the direction of renewal mezhsiriyskih negotiations.
“to achieve an early start a full-fledged political dialogue (in Syria). The UN has the appropriate order, but it is not very unfolds in this direction “, – he said
Russia, he said the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry is making efforts to resolve the crisis in Syria, the fight against terrorism and to facilitate the situation of the population based. international law “Our common enemy is international terrorism, -. said the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry. – We are convinced that the fight against them is possible only on an international legal basis, without double standards, while respecting the central role of the United Nations “
.” We are guided by these principles, when in response to the Syrian government’s request to send a contingent of Russian VKS to Syria to fight the “Islamic state”, “Dzhebhat en-Nusra” (banned in the Russian terrorist organization – ed Tass.) as she is now called either, and cooperate with terrorist groups – Lavrov continued. – In parallel to solve very important problems to facilitate the humanitarian situation of the Syrian population, especially in areas that are blocked by the militants, “- he added
About.” Generation of Pokemon “
Lavrov expressed hope that the ability to direct human communication will not be lost generation that “catches Pokemon” and is interested in social networks.
“we could in recent years to make sure that none of the information and communication technology, let and the most advanced, can not replace a conversation “face to face”, – said the minister. – It is hoped that the ability to direct human communication will not be lost generation, which is not to say “catch Pokémon”, but is much interested in social networks “
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