Tehran, Moscow discuss further improvement of economic ties
Iran and Russia have exchanged views on ways to further expand all-out relations, particularly in the fields of trade and economy.
Iran and Russia have exchanged views on ways to further expand all-out relations, particularly in the fields of trade and economy.
Lavrov further said that his country is "under no illusion that the EU will change its attitude to Russia, or abandon Russophobic policies".
Goodwill has its limits. But if it isn't reciprocal, that doesn't help the negotiation process."
Because of the contact with a person who has COVID-19, Sergei Lavrov will self-isolate.
Lavrov and Pompeo also touched upon other pressing issues on the international agenda and issues of bilateral cooperation
The US leadership is also expected to speak to Lavrov about breakthrough diplomacy on Ukraine, which is fighting Russian-backed separatists.
Pompeo will visit Putin in the Black Sea resort of Sochi less than two weeks after President Donald Trump voiced optimism about improving relations with Moscow during a more than one-hour telephone conversation with the Russian leader.
Pompeo's visit to Moscow and Sochi on May 13 and 14 comes days after US President Donald Trump spoke over the phone with Putin for about an hour earlier this week over various matters, including Venezuela and a potential three-way nuclear deal that includes China.
Russia is ready for consultations on the Venezuela crisis with the US in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow played no role in alleged nerve agent attack on ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal in Salisbury
