Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Yván Gil
27 September 2025 02:34
1606-27-09-2025
On September 26, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Yván Gil on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
During the discussions, the parties acknowledged the convergence of Russian and Venezuelan perspectives on the majority of issues concerning the contemporary global agenda. Further measures were delineated to enhance foreign policy coordination across multilateral platforms, particularly within the Group of Friends in Defence of the Charter of the United Nations.
Sergey Lavrov underscored the categorical unacceptability of coercive measures against sovereign states as a means of foreign policy. He expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan leadership amidst escalating external threats and attempts at interference in internal affairs, reaffirming Russia's unwavering support for Caracas' endeavours to uphold national sovereignty.
The ministers noted the dynamic progress in strategic partnership relations between Moscow and Caracas, agreeing to persist in fostering their comprehensive strengthening with a focus on deepening political dialogue, expanding trade, economic, investment, scientific, and technological ties, as well as broadening cultural, humanitarian, and educational exchanges.
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