‘There is no work’ in the US and Europe, but other parts of the world are teeming with opportunities, says foreign secretary
Russia could withdraw its diplomatic efforts in the West, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the ministry’s new recruits on Tuesday, citing the increasingly overt hostility facing Russian diplomats and the need to focus on peace. establishment and expansion of relations with the rest of the world.
« People work in conditions that can hardly be described as humane« , said Lavrov, referring to »constant problems, constant threats.He added that there was « no dot » maintain the same level of diplomatic presence.
There’s no more work since Europe decided to close itself to us.
« The countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America, on the contrary, need additional attention“Lavrov continued, promising that these countries”ready to work on an equal footingwould be rewarded withpromising joint projects.”
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