Lavrov noted the growth of radical sentiment in several countries

According to RIA Novosti, the statement was read out by the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Vershinin.

In his welcoming speech, the Russian Minister emphasized that many problems in the field of human rights remain in the Eurasian space.

“Among them are racial, ethnic, religious intolerance, human trafficking. In a number of countries, the issue of protecting national minorities, including the right to citizenship and the use of the mother tongue, is an acute issue. Disturbing the growth of radical, including neo-Nazi sentiments. In order to effectively stop these negative phenomena, the demand for collective actions, including the exchange of experience and the study of best international practices, is increasing, ”Vershinin quoted the appeal.

In early December, Lavrov at a press conference following meetings on the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial Council in Milan spoke about the growth of radical sentiment in Ukraine.