“Good, trusting personal relationships are very important in diplomatic work. There are cases when only they allow not interrupting communication and finding a way out of difficult situations, ”the minister said in an interview with the newspaper Argumenty i Fakty.

He noted that the ability to maintain close contacts, not to indulge in emotions is an important quality of any diplomat.

Earlier, Lavrov said that working as a diplomatic representative of the country “has always demanded the best qualities, extensive knowledge, diverse horizons, the ability to master the pen skillfully.