Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, addressed the current situation in the Gulf at the high-level general session of the Fourth Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security and emphasized that this dispute can only be resolved through diplomatic processes.
Military Aggression and the Necessity of Diplomacy
Lavrov introduced the military aggression of the United States and Israel against Iran as the main cause of the current dispute in the Gulf and stated: "Resolving this dispute requires a comprehensive political and diplomatic process." He has called for an immediate end to these aggressions since the beginning of the conflicts in the Gulf and emphasized the importance of eliminating the root causes of tensions.
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The Russian Foreign Minister also announced his country's readiness to help reduce tensions and achieve long-term solutions. He added: "We have been pursuing collective security in the Gulf region for several decades and hope that our proposals can contribute to constructive discussions in this regard."
Challenges from Foreign Actors
Lavrov further pointed to the negative role of foreign actors in the Middle East and stated: "The presence of foreign military bases not only does not guarantee security but also brings greater risks to host countries." He noted that foreign actors do not contribute to resolving regional issues.
He also referred to the necessity of preventing extra-regional military presence in the Caspian Sea and said: "We must prevent the weakening of the interaction system in this region and hope that the adoption of the convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea will facilitate this." Lavrov also highlighted the importance of regional cooperation and stated that the "3+3" cooperation format could serve as a unifying mechanism for the South Caucasus countries.
In conclusion, the Russian Foreign Minister pointed to the concerning situation in the Middle East and the lack of adherence to UN resolutions, emphasizing that the time has come to establish a new world order based on the principles of equality and respect for the right to self-determination of nations. He said: "The majority of countries are calling for a new model of world order that guarantees the security and sustainable development of nations."
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