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🔴 LIVE: Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks and answers to media questions following the #CIS Foreign Ministers Council meeting.
📍 Bishkek, October 12, 2023
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📍 Bishkek, October 12, 2023
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The delegation includes First Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Andrei Turchak, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev and Member of the Federation Council Committee on Agricultural and Food Policy and Environmental Management Tatyana Gigel as well as members of the State Duma.
The programme of the Russian delegation's visit also envisages negotiations with representatives of the leadership of the Republic of India.
Following the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) a joint final statement is planned to be adopted.
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❗️On November 16-18, 2023, Saint Petersburg will host the IX International Cultural Forum.
The St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum is a unique venue for meetings, professional dialogue, translation of the most important ideas and strategic solutions, including Russian policy statements on humanitarian issues.
The activities are focused on international cooperation, mutual enrichment of cultures, and bridging differences via the consolidation of creative forces taking place within the Forum’s framework.
Its main goal is to introduce the latest trends to the professional community, review the most urgent issues, and provide space for working out solutions that will affect the everyday activities of the cultural community in Russia.
The Forum transforms from the venue for discussions into the space for taking decisions. Its focal area is the issues of global cultural processes. At the same time, special attention is paid to a look into the future and the unique role of culture in resolving conflicts.
The organisers are the Government of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the Government of Saint Petersburg.
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The St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum is a unique venue for meetings, professional dialogue, translation of the most important ideas and strategic solutions, including Russian policy statements on humanitarian issues.
The activities are focused on international cooperation, mutual enrichment of cultures, and bridging differences via the consolidation of creative forces taking place within the Forum’s framework.
Its main goal is to introduce the latest trends to the professional community, review the most urgent issues, and provide space for working out solutions that will affect the everyday activities of the cultural community in Russia.
The Forum transforms from the venue for discussions into the space for taking decisions. Its focal area is the issues of global cultural processes. At the same time, special attention is paid to a look into the future and the unique role of culture in resolving conflicts.
The organisers are the Government of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the Government of Saint Petersburg.
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📣 On November 14-22, 2023, the second Open World Astronomy Olympiad will be held on the "Sirius" federal territory. School students from all over the world will be able to take part in it.
❗️Applications are open till October 20, 2023 ❗️
The Olympiad brings together the most talented young astronomers and outstanding experts from around the world. It will be an important step towards strengthening international academic ties.
Teams of four to six people will compete over four rounds: theoretical, practical, observation and blitz.
At the same time, one can take part in competitions remotely: participants complete written tasks under video surveillance.
The working language of the Olympiad is English, which will create equal conditions for teams from all over the world.
An extensive educational and cultural program has been prepared for participants, which includes lectures, master classes, excursions as well as a conference on astronomical education for team leaders and representatives of participating countries.
One can register to participate in the Olympiad and find out the details of the competition till October 20, 2023 on the official website.
The event is organized by "Sirius" the federal territory with the support of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation.
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❗️Applications are open till October 20, 2023 ❗️
The Olympiad brings together the most talented young astronomers and outstanding experts from around the world. It will be an important step towards strengthening international academic ties.
Teams of four to six people will compete over four rounds: theoretical, practical, observation and blitz.
At the same time, one can take part in competitions remotely: participants complete written tasks under video surveillance.
The working language of the Olympiad is English, which will create equal conditions for teams from all over the world.
An extensive educational and cultural program has been prepared for participants, which includes lectures, master classes, excursions as well as a conference on astronomical education for team leaders and representatives of participating countries.
One can register to participate in the Olympiad and find out the details of the competition till October 20, 2023 on the official website.
The event is organized by "Sirius" the federal territory with the support of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation.
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✅ Registration for the MGIMO University International School Olympiad is now open on the official website.
❗️The Olympiad is a unique opportunity to get free education in one of the leading universities of Russia❗️
The competition is held in 2 stages:
🔹 qualifying round, where participants pass test tasks online
🔹final round, where participants pass the task in written form either in person or in absentia (the format depends on the country where you apply from).
At the Olympiad you need to demonstrate English language proficiency as well as general knowledge in the fields of geography, world history and international relations.
Sign in on the website, try your hand and join MGIMO’s international family!
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❗️The Olympiad is a unique opportunity to get free education in one of the leading universities of Russia❗️
The competition is held in 2 stages:
🔹 qualifying round, where participants pass test tasks online
🔹final round, where participants pass the task in written form either in person or in absentia (the format depends on the country where you apply from).
At the Olympiad you need to demonstrate English language proficiency as well as general knowledge in the fields of geography, world history and international relations.
Sign in on the website, try your hand and join MGIMO’s international family!
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Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (Upper House of the Parliament) Valentina Matvienko has arrived in #NewDelhi for the 9th #G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (#P20).
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🎥 by Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia (Upper House of the Parliament)
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Good morning, India! 🌞 शुभ प्रभात, भारत!
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Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (Upper House of the Parliament) Valentina Matvienko at the 9th #G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (#P20) in New Delhi
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Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (Upper House of the Parliament) Valentina Matvienko at the opening ceremony of the 9th #G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (#P20) in New Delhi
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Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko met with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) in New Delhi. The conversation took place after the opening ceremony of the forum.
On the margins of the P20 Summit, Valentina Matvienko also briefly spoke with Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces of the Republic of South Africa Nkosiyakhe Amos Masondo, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Speaker of the Federal National Council of the UAE Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia Dr Puan Maharani.
The Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation at the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) is also represented by First Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Andrei Turchak, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev and members of the State Duma.
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On the margins of the P20 Summit, Valentina Matvienko also briefly spoke with Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces of the Republic of South Africa Nkosiyakhe Amos Masondo, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Speaker of the Federal National Council of the UAE Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia Dr Puan Maharani.
The Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation at the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) is also represented by First Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Andrei Turchak, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev and members of the State Duma.
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🔴 #LIVE: The UN Security Council holds a meeting to discuss the Western armaments' supply to Ukraine.
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🇷🇺🇮🇳 On October 13, Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko held talks with Vice President of the Republic of India, Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Parliament of the Republic of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar
The Speaker expressed gratitude to him for the excellent organization of the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20). She underscored that India remains one of Russia’s key partners in Asia, and currently Moscow and New Delhi are conducting a multi-level confidential political dialogue, which is based on regular contacts between the leaders of the two countries.
During the meeting, the Parties discussed opportunities for strengthening the special and privileged strategic partnership in the legislative dimension.
“I believe that one of the most important responsibilities of our Parliaments is to support and ensure implementation of those agreements that are reached at the highest level”
They also touched upon the activities of Friendship Groups that were created in both Parliaments. Jagdeep Dhankhar praised the work of the inter-parliamentary commission. In his opinion, the launch of the newly created Friendship Group in the lower house of the Indian Parliament will pave the way for better interaction between the countries.
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The Speaker expressed gratitude to him for the excellent organization of the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20). She underscored that India remains one of Russia’s key partners in Asia, and currently Moscow and New Delhi are conducting a multi-level confidential political dialogue, which is based on regular contacts between the leaders of the two countries.
During the meeting, the Parties discussed opportunities for strengthening the special and privileged strategic partnership in the legislative dimension.
“I believe that one of the most important responsibilities of our Parliaments is to support and ensure implementation of those agreements that are reached at the highest level”
They also touched upon the activities of Friendship Groups that were created in both Parliaments. Jagdeep Dhankhar praised the work of the inter-parliamentary commission. In his opinion, the launch of the newly created Friendship Group in the lower house of the Indian Parliament will pave the way for better interaction between the countries.
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Valentina Matvienko: Russian principles of global energy dialogue are justice, non-discrimination and equal cooperation
Energy cannot be used as a geopolitical weapon, a means of blackmail or hindering development. The Speaker of the Federation Council stated this while delivering an address to the session on green energy at the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) held in New Delhi on October 13, 2023.
The Speaker believes that the transition to “green energy” is largely hampered by the attempts of separate states to monopolize and politicize this topic. In her opinion, attempts to “reshape” the global energy market have led to a sharp increase in the cost of resources and limited supply, as well as sabotage at energy infrastructure facilities, including the Nord Stream gas pipeline. She noted that investigations of such crimes are conducted behind closed doors for political reasons.
“The so-called sanctions — in essence, instruments of economic pressure with political goals, i.e. unfair competition, weaponization of advantages in the areas of technology, transportation, insurance, etc. — have a disastrous effect on the market. This is a dead-end path, and, ultimately, the initiators of sanctions themselves suffer from them.”
Russia is aware of its responsibility in the field of global energy security and is ready to provide the world with cheap and clean energy if artificial barriers are not built on the way to consumers, said the Speaker of the Federation Council.
Valentina Matvienko also recalled that Russia is promoting the environmental agenda through parliamentary diplomacy, in particular, the Federation Council is the organizer of the Nevsky International Ecological Congress, an important platform for the exchange of experience in environmental legislation. She invited her colleagues to participate in the Congress.
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Energy cannot be used as a geopolitical weapon, a means of blackmail or hindering development. The Speaker of the Federation Council stated this while delivering an address to the session on green energy at the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) held in New Delhi on October 13, 2023.
The Speaker believes that the transition to “green energy” is largely hampered by the attempts of separate states to monopolize and politicize this topic. In her opinion, attempts to “reshape” the global energy market have led to a sharp increase in the cost of resources and limited supply, as well as sabotage at energy infrastructure facilities, including the Nord Stream gas pipeline. She noted that investigations of such crimes are conducted behind closed doors for political reasons.
“The so-called sanctions — in essence, instruments of economic pressure with political goals, i.e. unfair competition, weaponization of advantages in the areas of technology, transportation, insurance, etc. — have a disastrous effect on the market. This is a dead-end path, and, ultimately, the initiators of sanctions themselves suffer from them.”
Russia is aware of its responsibility in the field of global energy security and is ready to provide the world with cheap and clean energy if artificial barriers are not built on the way to consumers, said the Speaker of the Federation Council.
Valentina Matvienko also recalled that Russia is promoting the environmental agenda through parliamentary diplomacy, in particular, the Federation Council is the organizer of the Nevsky International Ecological Congress, an important platform for the exchange of experience in environmental legislation. She invited her colleagues to participate in the Congress.
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🇷🇺🇮🇳 Today, Speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko held negotiations with Speaker of Lok Sabha, Parliament of the Republic of India, Om Birla.
She thanked her Indian colleague for the high level of organizing the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) and constructive work on agreeing on the text of its final declaration.
Valentina Matvienko noted that Russian-Indian relations are built on the basis of mutual respect and are not subject to conjuncture. There is a constant dialogue at the highest political level, which encompasses a range of areas, the Speaker of the Federation Council underscored.
Valentina Matvienko reiterated the importance of consistent improvement of the legal framework of Russian-Indian relations and development of the parliamentary cooperation. She proposed to establish interaction between the relevant committees of the Russian and Indian Parliaments via video conference.
The Speaker clarified that Russia is aimed at cooperation with India in a multilateral format. She invited her Indian colleagues to take part in the X BRICS Parliamentary Forum, which will be organized in 2024 in the Russian Federation.
Om Birla accepted the invitation and said that India also stands for expanding and deepening parliamentary ties with Russia. “Thanks to parliamentary diplomacy, we can set an example and develop relations at various multilateral platforms,” said the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
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She thanked her Indian colleague for the high level of organizing the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) and constructive work on agreeing on the text of its final declaration.
Valentina Matvienko noted that Russian-Indian relations are built on the basis of mutual respect and are not subject to conjuncture. There is a constant dialogue at the highest political level, which encompasses a range of areas, the Speaker of the Federation Council underscored.
Valentina Matvienko reiterated the importance of consistent improvement of the legal framework of Russian-Indian relations and development of the parliamentary cooperation. She proposed to establish interaction between the relevant committees of the Russian and Indian Parliaments via video conference.
The Speaker clarified that Russia is aimed at cooperation with India in a multilateral format. She invited her Indian colleagues to take part in the X BRICS Parliamentary Forum, which will be organized in 2024 in the Russian Federation.
Om Birla accepted the invitation and said that India also stands for expanding and deepening parliamentary ties with Russia. “Thanks to parliamentary diplomacy, we can set an example and develop relations at various multilateral platforms,” said the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
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🎙 Remarks to the press by Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia following UNSC consultations on the Middle East (October 13, 2023)
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💬 We unequivocally condemn the acts of extreme brutality, killings and the horrifying scale of violence. Any killings and violence against peaceful civilians, both Israeli and Palestinian citizens, is inadmissible.
What happened on October 7 on Israeli territory is unacceptable. Israel by all means has the right to protect its own citizens. We also reiterate the right of Israel to ensure its security.
However, there are two inseparable dimensions of the unfolding tragedy, and we can’t highlight one and ignore the other. Indiscriminate shelling of residential areas in Gaza, cutting this territory from water and electricity, its blockade which brings to our minds in particular the memories of the siege of Leningrad during the Second World War are also unacceptable.
Israel’s actions of collective punishment of Gaza citizens as well as its demands to evacuate more than 1 mln civilians in 24 hours and concentrate them in a de-facto ghetto in the south of the sector are also unacceptable and can lead to irreversible catastrophic consequences, regionally and globally.
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We call for an immediate ceasefire and the prevention of further escalation of the conflict. We are convinced that the Security Council must act to put an end to the bloodshed and restart peace negotiations with a view to establishing a Palestinian State as it was supposed to do so long ago.
To this end, we are circulating a draft resolution of the UN Security Council which calls for an immediate, durable and fully respected humanitarian ceasefire and for an unimpeded provision of humanitarian assistance, as well as condemns all violence and all acts of terrorism. This draft is open for cosponsorship of all UN Member-States.
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We stand ready for the mediation and we have capacities for it, provided both sides are interested in it.
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💬 We unequivocally condemn the acts of extreme brutality, killings and the horrifying scale of violence. Any killings and violence against peaceful civilians, both Israeli and Palestinian citizens, is inadmissible.
What happened on October 7 on Israeli territory is unacceptable. Israel by all means has the right to protect its own citizens. We also reiterate the right of Israel to ensure its security.
However, there are two inseparable dimensions of the unfolding tragedy, and we can’t highlight one and ignore the other. Indiscriminate shelling of residential areas in Gaza, cutting this territory from water and electricity, its blockade which brings to our minds in particular the memories of the siege of Leningrad during the Second World War are also unacceptable.
Israel’s actions of collective punishment of Gaza citizens as well as its demands to evacuate more than 1 mln civilians in 24 hours and concentrate them in a de-facto ghetto in the south of the sector are also unacceptable and can lead to irreversible catastrophic consequences, regionally and globally.
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We call for an immediate ceasefire and the prevention of further escalation of the conflict. We are convinced that the Security Council must act to put an end to the bloodshed and restart peace negotiations with a view to establishing a Palestinian State as it was supposed to do so long ago.
To this end, we are circulating a draft resolution of the UN Security Council which calls for an immediate, durable and fully respected humanitarian ceasefire and for an unimpeded provision of humanitarian assistance, as well as condemns all violence and all acts of terrorism. This draft is open for cosponsorship of all UN Member-States.
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We stand ready for the mediation and we have capacities for it, provided both sides are interested in it.
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⚡️ According to incoming information, on October 12, the Israeli Air Force carried out strikes on the Syrian Arab Republic, damaging the runways at Damascus and Aleppo international airports. The airports suspended operations.
These actions by Israel are a flagrant violation of Syria’s sovereignty and of the basic principles of international law. Important civilian infrastructure facilities like airports have again been chosen as targets for an attack on Syria This posed a real threat to innocent people and international air traffic security.
❗️ This must not be allowed to continue.
With tensions running high around the Palestine-Israeli conflict, the use of force like this is fraught with very dangerous consequences, as it could provoke armed escalation across the entire region.
These actions by Israel are a flagrant violation of Syria’s sovereignty and of the basic principles of international law. Important civilian infrastructure facilities like airports have again been chosen as targets for an attack on Syria This posed a real threat to innocent people and international air traffic security.
❗️ This must not be allowed to continue.
With tensions running high around the Palestine-Israeli conflict, the use of force like this is fraught with very dangerous consequences, as it could provoke armed escalation across the entire region.
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“Over the past year and a half, bilateral trade turnover has increased fivefold. Economic interaction is deepening, Indian companies’ interest in mutual cooperation with Russia is growing,” she noted.
Valentina Matvienko pointed out the positive background of Russian-Indian relations, largely due to the interaction between Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi who maintain the constant working contact.
The Speaker of the Federation Council underscored that the two countries have a good basis and large-scale prospects for interaction. This fact was reaffirmed by all representatives of the Indian leadership with whom she met during her two-day visit.
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Good morning, India! 🌞 शुभ प्रभात, भारत!
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