“Today we celebrate the Day of the Diplomatic Worker.
I would like to sincerely congratulate you all on your professional holiday.
A holiday for those who have devoted themselves to serving the Fatherland, defending its interests on the world stage.
Those who are ready to work regardless of time, in isolation from their home and family, in countries with a difficult climate and a difficult military-political situation, ”Lavrov said.
According to him, the work on the diplomatic path has always been held in high esteem, and at all times in the domestic foreign policy department extraordinary people who think globally have found use for their talents and abilities.
“The trust that we are given obliges a lot, requires from us full dedication and high professionalism.
The diplomatic service still faces important tasks of creating favorable external conditions for the progressive socio-economic development of Russia, maintaining strategic balance, security and stability in world affairs, ”the minister said.
He stressed that today Russia is one of the key guarantors of the emerging more just and democratic multipolar world order.
As Lavrov added, the focus remains on strengthening the generally recognized international legal foundations of interstate communication, promoting the political settlement of crises and conflicts, and ensuring strategic stability.
In addition, everything necessary will be done to protect the rights and interests of Russian citizens and compatriots abroad, diplomatic support for foreign economic activity, he concluded.