Lavrov to Meet with UN Chief Guterres in New York

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is scheduled to hold a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on September 25 in New York City.

The announcement was made by Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN chief, The Caspian Post reports, citing Russian media.

"I think it will be Thursday afternoon," Dujarric stated.

The spokesman added that Guterres intends to discuss issues "of mutual concern" with the Russian foreign minister.

Lavrov will lead the country’s delegation to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, where he is scheduled to deliver a speech on September 27. He is also expected to hold a series of meetings in various formats, including talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The 80th session of the UN General Assembly opened on September 9. During the high-level week from September 23 to 27, as well as on September 29, general political debates will take place, with representatives of all 193 member states expected to speak.