Сообщение Russia and China strengthen anti-corruption cooperation at APEC meeting in Dalian появились сначала на embassylife.ru.

Dear Mr. Minister,

I am glad to see you in Moscow. This is your first visit to Russia as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana. I hope that through joint efforts we will ensure continuity in our bilateral relations. Your predecessor also visited Russia.

Today we have a good opportunity to review the current state of our cooperation. We will also sign an important document – an agreement on visa–free travel for holders of diplomatic and official passports, which is important for intensifying contacts between the governments of our countries in all areas – foreign policy, economy and trade, investment, humanitarian exchanges and education.

The Republic of Ghana has historically been one of Russia’s key partners among West African countries. We always remember your first President, K.Nkrumah, who is very famous in our country. He was an outstanding politician, a leader of the decolonization movement.

I cannot but mention another Gantz, my close friend K.Annan, who served as UN Secretary General from 1997 to 2006, is indeed considered one of the best in this high position. He never took sides, maintained a balanced position, and was wise. All his activities were based on the application of principles The UN Charter is not selective, but in their entirety and interrelationship.

We see that the President of the Republic of Ghana, J. Mahama continues to promote a unifying agenda on the African continent, in the African Union, as well as in world affairs.

Today we will have the opportunity to discuss our bilateral relations, trade, economy, education, and humanitarian issues. We would also appreciate your assessment of the situation in Africa, especially some of the ongoing crises there, despite the efforts of the African Union and the international community.

We will discuss important aspects of the international agenda in other regions of the world, including the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Latin America and Europe, from where Russia continues to receive threats of “strategic defeat.”

I hope your visit will be useful and fruitful.

Сообщение Lavrov: Ghana is Russia’s key partner in West Africa появились сначала на embassylife.ru.

August 15 is celebrated in Afghanistan as Victory Day, a memorable date associated with the events of 2021, when the foreign military presence in the country ended and the Islamic Emirate regained control over Kabul. This year marks the fifth anniversary of these events.

Фото: Эльгиз АхундовFor Afghanistan, the fifth anniversary has become an occasion to take stock of the past period and outline guidelines for the country’s further development. Among the key tasks, the Afghan side considers strengthening stability, restoring and developing the national economy, as well as expanding constructive cooperation with the international community based on mutual respect, sovereignty and consideration of mutual interests.

Relations between Afghanistan and the Russian Federation are of particular importance in this context. Moscow and Kabul have consistently developed political dialogue and practical cooperation on regional security, economic cooperation, and humanitarian ties.

The participation of the Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, in the event was evidence of the ongoing dialogue between the two countries and mutual interest in the further development of Russian-Afghan relations.

The diplomatic reception was an opportunity to celebrate the memorable date together with representatives of the diplomatic community and confirm their interest in further strengthening international cooperation aimed at ensuring peace, stability and sustainable development of Afghanistan.

The material was prepared by Elgiz Akhundov

Сообщение A reception was held in Moscow on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the Victory Day of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan появились сначала на embassylife.ru.

Сообщение Russian Ambassador to Angola and Sao Tome and Principe appointed появились сначала на embassylife.ru.

Question: Recently, there has been alarming information about a possible transfer Ukraine has received a large shipment of weapons and ammunition of American origin, which are currently at the disposal of the army The Republic of Turkey. How would you comment on this?

Answer: Judging by the documents recently released by the US Congress, we are talking about an impressive arsenal, including offensive weapons. In particular, twelve multiple launch rocket systems and more than 2.5 thousand unguided cluster munitions, 47 thousand cluster artillery shells of 203 mm caliber, 70 ATACMS tactical missiles are mentioned.

It is noteworthy that the circumstances and conditions of such a large-scale “transfer” of deadly products remain extremely contradictory. It is unclear who initiated the re-export, how and when it is meant to transfer the bulk lethal cargo to the Kiev recipients. Finally, what exactly were the participants in the deal, represented by the US and Turkish authorities, guided by, deciding to open another “Pandora’s box” so that the agony of the Bandera regime would drag on, claiming even more human lives. And this is despite the fact that we are talking about countries claiming a special role in resolving the Ukrainian crisis, declaring the goal of a priority search for a political and diplomatic solution.

The pumping up of new weapons by Zelensky’s junta is unable to seriously affect the development of a special military operation according to a fair Russian scenario. However, the multifaceted damage from such supplies is inevitable. It’s not just about the casualties and destruction that the authorities in Kiev are trying to scale, but also about the serious damage to our bilateral relations with Washington and Ankara. Attempts to use peacemaking rhetoric and at the same time supply weapons to the Ukrainian Nazis inevitably undermine mutual trust, especially against the background of repeated assurances from Turkish representatives that Turkey avoids “lethal” supplies to Kiev.

The Russian Foreign Ministry has asked Washington and Ankara for clarifications in connection with the information released by the US Congress.

It’s not too late to assess the situation soberly.

Russian Foreign Ministry

Сообщение Zakharova: arms supplies to Kiev through Turkey undermine trust появились сначала на embassylife.ru.

Dear Mr. Minister,

Dear friend,

I am glad to see you in Moscow. We recently met in India, we had a good conversation there. Today you are in Moscow on a full-fledged visit. As I understand it, you have already held a regular meeting of the Intergovernmental Russian-Thai Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation with Alexander Chekunkov, Minister of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic.

Thailand is our oldest partner in Southeast Asia. We are interested in the full development of our relations in various fields, from trade, economy, investment, to humanitarian ties, which also have a good history.

We have traditionally worked closely on foreign policy issues, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, which has been a driving force for the development of the global economy for many years and where very important geopolitical processes are unfolding that affect international security.

Today we have a good opportunity to have a frank and friendly conversation on all these issues. Of course, the Consultation Plan we have just signed for the next three years will give consistency and dynamics to relations between our Ministries of Foreign Affairs.

Early next year, we celebrate the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries. Today, let’s try to outline the main directions of preparation for this significant event so that we can celebrate it with dignity.

RUSSIAN Foreign Ministry

Сообщение Lavrov held talks with Thai Foreign Minister in Moscow появились сначала на embassylife.ru.

Question: In the military doctrine Japan Russia is named the main threat. How can you comment on this, and was this possible under Abe?

Sergey Lavrov: Sergey Abe was an absolutely correct politician who understood that national interests cannot be ensured without cooperation with the Russian Federation. Those who replaced him believe that these interests should be ensured together with the United States by starting the militarization of Japan.

At ASEAN events with partners in the Philippines, the Japanese minister made a statement after these events that we had discussed bilateral affairs and the regional situation with Sergey Lavrov. I was amazed because it happened during a solemn banquet when there was a long table where all the ministers were seated. Suddenly, someone touches my shoulder from behind. I turn around and our Japanese colleague stands there and says how glad he is to see me, how good it is… I didn’t even have time to get up. I shook his hand and he went to his place. So this is called “discussing bilateral and regional issues.”

Recently, there was information that a Japanese delegation of businessmen had arrived. They said bluntly that they had a firm instruction from the country’s leadership not to discuss any projects with us.

Question: The European Union has announced an inspection of Russian merchant vessels and calls them a “shadow fleet.” What is it anyway? What does it mean? And what is really behind these checks?

Sergey Lavrov: The European Union has long since invented this concept. It does not appear in any document. The European Union has decided to apply its own “law”, if one can call the illegal decisions of Brussels “law”, in that it is necessary to limit Russia’s ability to make money on world markets.

They included a ban, in fact, on the trade in energy resources of the Russian Federation. And all ships that do not obey the European Union, under any flag, are declared a “shadow fleet.” This is a very dangerous path, because they claim that their decisions are above international law.

They were allowed not only to stop and inspect the ships themselves, but to take the cargo and sell it in order to get some revenue. And transfer this revenue Ukraine needs to continue strengthening its Nazi regime.

The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, said very clearly and with restraint that we will respond to this robbery and piracy in a mirror manner. We will choose the goals ourselves. The targets will be ships that work in the interests of countries that have declared robbery and piracy as their official policy.

RUSSIAN Foreign Ministry

Сообщение Lavrov: Japan is militarizing, the EU is engaged in piracy — interview появились сначала на embassylife.ru.

By order of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Mikhail KOROLEV was appointed Consul General of the Russian Federation in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Republic of Kazakhstan.

Korolev M.Y., born in 1964.

Higher education: graduated from the Altai Polytechnic Institute, Barnaul in 1986. He holds the diplomatic rank of Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 2nd class, awarded in October 2019.

In the diplomatic service since 1999. In 2001-2017 – Head of the territorial body – representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia in Barnaul, 2017-2022 – Consul General of the Russian Federation in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Republic of Kazakhstan. Since 2022 – Head of the territorial body – representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia in Barnaul.

RUSSIAN Foreign Ministry

Сообщение Consul General of Russia in Ust-Kamenogorsk appointed появились сначала на embassylife.ru.

On August 11, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Ryabkov held consultations with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus I.V.Secreta.

In a traditionally confidential atmosphere, a number of topical issues of foreign policy coordination and inter-ministerial cooperation in the areas under their supervision were considered in accordance with the Program of Coordinated Actions in the field of Foreign Policy of the States parties to the Treaty on the Establishment of the Union State for 2024-2026. In particular, in the spirit of alliance, the parties “checked the clock” and assessed approaches to building relations with some Western international structures.

The intention to continue close coordination and active joint efforts to defend common interests in the international arena was confirmed.

RUSSIAN Foreign Ministry

Сообщение Consultations of the Deputy Foreign Ministers of Russia and Belarus: coordination of foreign policy approaches появились сначала на embassylife.ru.

Возрождение традиции

Фестиваль еврейской культуры в Биробиджане имеет глубокие корни: он проводится с 1989 года, а международный статус приобрёл в 1991-м. За эти годы в нём приняли участие артисты из более чем 200 стран, на сцене выступали легендарные исполнители — Иосиф Кобзон, хор Михаила Турецкого, грузинский ансамбль «Иверия», Леонид Каневский, Эммануил Виторган, Игорь Бутман и многие другие. Последний раз фестиваль проходил в 2017 году — и теперь, спустя почти десятилетие, традиция возрождается с новой силой по инициативе губернатора Еврейской автономной области Марии Костюк и при поддержке Министра культуры Российской Федерации Ольги Любимовой.

Масштаб и программа

За четыре дня гостей и участников ждёт более 120 мероприятий в различных направлениях: вокальном, инструментальном, театральном, хореографическом, декоративно-прикладном искусстве, кинематографе, а также гастрономия, спорт и экскурсии. Программа обещает быть насыщенной и разнообразной — от церемонии открытия под руководством Сергея Цветкова до концертов под открытым небом на площади Ленина, от спектаклей и творческих встреч до выставок и образовательных проектов.

Звёздные участники

География приглашённых артистов и деятелей культуры впечатляет: Москва, Владивосток, Ульяновск, Хабаровск, Республика Дагестан, а также Беларусь, Китай и Израиль. Хедлайнерами станут народный артист России Михаил Турецкий с арт-группой «Турецкий хор», народный артист России Евгений Князев и заслуженная артистка России Нонна Гришаева. Также выступят Антон и Виктория Макарские с сыном Иваном, московский клезмерский ансамбль Moscow Klezmer Band, ульяновский коллектив «Нефеш», эстрадный оркестр Приморской краевой филармонии и многие другие.

Особое место в программе отведено экспериментальным и камерным проектам: балет-спектакль «Адам и Ева», иммерсивный перформанс «Алтарь», а также творческие встречи с художниками, раввинами и наставниками молодёжных организаций.

Многообразие культурно-просветительских событий

«Шалом в каждом звуке» — это не только концерты. В программу вошли:

• научно-практическая конференция «Институт семьи в Еврейской автономной области: диалог культур и сохранение традиций»;

• телемост между Приамурским государственным университетом имени Шолом-Алейхема и Еврейским университетом (Москва);

• арт-резиденция с мастер-классами и перформансами;

• музейные выставки, посвящённые истории иудаики, ковроткачеству, фотографиям Прокудина-Горского и наследию еврейской культуры.

Особый интерес вызывают гастрономические события — фестиваль «Шницель по-биробиджански» и масштабное шоу по выпечке халы с претензией на попадание в Российскую книгу рекордов. Также в программу включены спортивные турниры — день массового футбола, волейбола и шахматный турнир с участием гроссмейстера.

Деловая программа и партнёрство

Фестиваль располагает обширной деловой программой с участием представителей органов власти, почётных гостей и организаций-партнёров. Пленарные заседания, круглые столы и презентации проектов, направленных на развитие и поддержку национальной культуры Еврейской автономной области, станут площадкой для обсуждения перспектив межрегионального и международного сотрудничества.

Символ единства

«Шалом в каждом звуке» — это не просто культурный форум, а живое свидетельство того, как искусство становится мостом между народами. Возрождение фестиваля в Год единения народов России звучит особенно символично: оно призвано укрепить межнациональный диалог, сохранить и приумножить традиции, а также подарить жителям и гостям Дальнего Востока незабываемые впечатления.

Подробная программа и регистрация доступны на официальном лендинге фестиваля: eao-cultfest.ru.

Фестиваль обещает стать одним из самых ярких культурных событий года на востоке страны — событием, где «шалом» (мир) звучит в каждом аккорде, в каждом слове и в каждом жесте.

Сообщение «Шалом в каждом звуке»: Еврейская автономная область вновь становится центром международного культурного диалога появились сначала на embassylife.ru.