ArmInfo. In New York, "on the sidelines" of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov met with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Jean-Yves Le Drian.
According to the press service of the Russian Foreign Ministry, the heads of the foreign affairs agencies thoroughly discussed topical issues on the international agenda. The development of the situation in Afghanistan was examined in detail. Both sides reaffirmed their readiness by joint efforts to promote the establishment of peace and stability in this country, including within the framework of the UN Security Council. An exchange of views was held on the problems of settlement in Libya and around the Iranian nuclear program.
Mutual disposition was expressed for further work in stabilizing the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, primarily in the format of the OSCE Minsk Group. A number of other regional topics of mutual interest will be touched upon.
The ministers examined in detail a wide range of bilateral issues concerning the development of Russian- French ties in the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian secttors. The schedule of further contacts was discussed.