Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed Russia’s intent to expand economic and cultural ties with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to foster a multipolar global order free from discrimination.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday reaffirmed Moscow’s commitment to strengthening “comprehensive cooperation” with the Islamic world during a high-level meeting with ambassadors from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Speaking at a gathering of the Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group, Lavrov emphasized that Russia attaches significant importance to “fostering productive dialogue” across economic trade, joint investment, and humanitarian sectors such as science and education.
The top diplomat framed these burgeoning ties as a joint effort to uphold the UN Charter and establish a multipolar international order “free from discrimination,” a vision echoed by the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin and Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov. As Russia continues to leverage its observer status within the 57-member OIC, the meeting underscored Moscow’s strategic positioning as a primary “friendly Western nation” to the Muslim world, banking on frequent diplomatic engagement and President Vladimir Putin’s ongoing mediation efforts in Middle East tensions.