US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will hold talks in New York on Wednesday. This is indicated by the working schedule of the head of the American foreign policy department, published by the State Department.
The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 local time (16:00 Moscow time). It will take place as part of Rubio's trip to New York, where he is taking part in the high-level week of the UN General Assembly.
Before the start of the talks with the Russian minister, protocol photo and video coverage by the accredited pool of journalists is planned.
Lavrov reported last week that he intended to meet with Rubio. According to him, he expects to clarify with his American counterpart the State Department's position on the Ukrainian settlement, including US mediation efforts. The Foreign Ministry also said that the sides will discuss cooperation within the UN.
The 81st session of the UN General Assembly officially opened in New York on September 8. Its high-level week traditionally takes place within its framework. The general debate continues from September 22 to 26, as well as on September 28. Russia will be represented by Lavrov. His speech is expected on Saturday.