Russian Foreign Minister to visit Abu Dhabi on November 12-14 to attend forum

MOSCOW, November 11. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit the UAE capital on November 12-14 to attend the Sir Bani Yas International Forum on Peace and Security, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing. "On November 12-14, the Russian foreign minister will be in Abu Dhabi to participate in the 17th International Forum on Peace and Security," the diplomat said. Zakharova noted that the event is organized annually by the UAE Foreign Ministry to discuss the most pressing political and economic challenges facing the world today. "During his address at the forum, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will outline Russia’s approaches to a broad range of issues on the international and regional agenda, including the situation surrounding Ukraine and developments in the Persian Gulf region," the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman added. According to Zakharova, Lavrov is expected to hold meetings with UAE officials on the sidelines of the event to review the current state of bilateral cooperation and prospects for further strengthening ties in trade, the economy, culture, and humanitarian affairs.