On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov conducted bilateral discussions with his counterparts from Brazil, South Africa, Iran, Laos, Thailand, and Ethiopia during the BRICS foreign ministers’ summit in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
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This two-day summit, held on June 10-11, precedes a significant BRICS summit scheduled for October, where the leaders of the member countries will convene in Kazan, coinciding with Russia’s chairmanship.
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Ali Bagheri, Iran’s acting Foreign Minister, expressed gratitude to Lavrov for Russia’s condolences following the tragic helicopter crash in May that claimed the lives of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi and other officials.
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Lavrov reaffirmed Moscow’s support for Iran’s dedication to maintaining “the continuity of our relations and the unwavering commitment to developing mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas.”
