Lavrov: Russia will increase the number of diplomatic missions abroad

“We have 250 embassies and consulates general around the world.

Their number will increase, although it is not easy to do, ”he said.

According to the minister, Russia needs to expand its diplomatic presence in the CIS countries, "where, if you look at the quantitative composition of Western embassies, they sometimes overtake Russian missions abroad by two or three times." 

“We need consular posts in key recreation areas for Russian citizens.

For example, we only have three people in Antalya.

Now, not without resistance, but we are breaking through the consular presence in Egypt in Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada.

It is necessary to strengthen the Thai direction.

There is room for expansion, ”Lavrov said.

Earlier, Lavrov commented on relations between Russia and Georgia.