Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that all countries on the Eurasian continent are welcome to participate in the Greater Eurasian Partnership, provided they adhere to international law, during a speech to students and faculty at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO).
He recalled the recent high-level conference, "Eurasian Security: Reality and Prospects in a Transforming World," held in Minsk, Belarus, on October 26-27, 2023. "Several ministers attended the conference, including myself, alongside representatives from various Asian and CIS countries. Notably, Hungary's Foreign Minister was also present, as our concept of Eurasian security is inclusive, not exclusive," Lavrov emphasized. "All countries and organizations on our shared continent will have the opportunity to participate."
However, Lavrov underscored that this cooperation must be grounded in the principles of the UN Charter, including equality and non-interference. He pointed to the recent visit of US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to China, where he reiterated the US commitment to the one-China policy during talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. "But what he didn't say was that Western powers often add a caveat behind closed doors, implying support for an independent Taiwan while publicly endorsing the one-China policy," Lavrov noted.
The Greater Eurasian Partnership is an initiative proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2015, aiming to create a broad integration network across the Eurasian continent. The partnership seeks to promote a fair, multipolar world order based on equal and mutually beneficial economic cooperation.
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Based on TASS materials