📃 Russia's Embassy in the Philippines article in The Manila Times (June 10, 2024)

Key points:

💬 Russia's true friends are in the Asia-Pacific region and other countries of the Global South with whom it shares traditional values and where the notion of the multipolar world is finding broad support.

• Russia is not closing the door for honest cooperation with the West, but being a staunch advocate of a fair and multifaceted world, it is concentrating on building equal and fruitful collaboration with all like-minded countries of Africa, Asia, Middle East and Latin America. The demand for alternative models of development, free of hegemonic cravings of Pax Americana, spurs the increase in membership of organizations such as Shanghai Cooperation Organization (#SCO) and Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (#BRICS), of which Russia is an active participant.

🇷🇺🇵🇭 June 2, 2026 will mark the 50th Anniversary of Russia-Philippines diplomatic relations, and Russia is proud to note that ever since the establishment of its relations with the Philippines <...> both countries have been based on the principles of mutual interest, trust and respect.

• Russia attaches special attention to improving people-to-people connectivity in all its aspects, including tourism. There's a growing number of Russians arriving in the Philippines. <...> The cities of Moscow and Manila, Cebu and Vladivostok, and St. Petersburg and Cebu province are strengthening their ties and implementing practical programs of cooperation.

🤝 On its National Day, Russia sets new targets of national development in various spheres. This momentous occasion urges everyone to undertake active and responsible actions for the sake of creation of a fairer and safer world. It is confident that this goal can be reached by joining efforts with its good friends and reliable partners worldwide, including the Philippines, which Russia considers a significant partner.

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🇷🇺🇪🇬 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Egypt Sameh Shoukry hold a meeting ahead of the #BRICS Ministerial

📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 10

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🇷🇺🇧🇷 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Brazil Mauro Vieira hold a meeting on the sidelines of the #BRICS Ministerial

📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 10

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🇷🇺🇿🇦 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa Naledi Pandor hold a meeting on the sidelines of the #BRICS Ministerial

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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during a meeting with Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa Naledi Pandor

💬 Sergey Lavrov: I am pleased that we could convene for a bilateral meeting during the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting.

Thank you for joining us here in Nizhny Novgorod.

We prioritise the advancement of our bilateral partnership. Regular interactions occur between the presidents of Russia and South Africa, reflecting the strength of our relationship. It is crucial for us to review progress and assess the implementation of the agreements they have reached.

First and foremost, we want to express our support for the African National Congress and the recent elections. We are confident that we will maintain our friendly and stable relations. This commitment has been reaffirmed by both us and our South African counterparts.

We are prepared for further progress in the advancement of our bilateral partnership.

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📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 10

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🇷🇺🇪🇹 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia Taye Atske Selassie hold a meeting on the sidelines of the #BRICS Ministerial

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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during a meeting with Foreign Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Taye Atskeselassie

💬 Sergey Lavrov: It’s a pleasure to meet you.

Congratulations on your appointment as Foreign Minister.

We hold our bilateral relations with Ethiopia in high regard.

We recall several past meetings between President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Their first meeting was at the first Russia-Africa Summit in 2019, followed by a second visit by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali in July 2023.

We anticipate his participation in the upcoming BRICS summit in Kazan. Today, we have begun preparations for the summit at the ministerial level, which will help us chart our path forward. I am pleased to have the opportunity to discuss our bilateral relations with you on the sidelines of this ministerial meeting.

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📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 10
 
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