Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called his counterparts in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on Saturday in an effort to deescalate a border conflict between the two former Soviet republics, the Foreign Ministry said
MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 01st May, 2021) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called his counterparts in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on Saturday in an effort to deescalate a border conflict between the two former Soviet republics, the Foreign Ministry said.
"He underscored that Russia welcomed the agreement... to settle the conflict solely by political-diplomatic means. He expressed his hope that Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan will honor their commitments to the letter," a statement read.
The top Russian diplomat said the country was ready to contribute to the settlement process in line with its principles of strategic partnership and cooperation with both countries.
