Zasypkin Urges Unifying International Efforts to Save Humanity from Terrorism
BEIRUT, (ST)- Russia’s Ambassador to Lebanon Alexander Zasypkin has affirmed the need to unify international efforts to save humanity from terrorism, pointing out that his country has a strategic view to solve the crisis in both Syria and Ukrain through national dialogue and conformity in society and through enhancing stability and security.
Zasypkin, who was speaking during a ceremony held by the Russian Embassy in Beirut marking the Russian Diplomatic Workers`Day, said “in the process of political settlement in Syria, the Russian diplomacy has sought finding a balance of interests and respecting the rights of other parties.”
“We start from the fact that every issue can be solved at the dialogue table,” Zasypkin clarified.
He added” the West, led by the United States, thought that it won the Cold War and it tried to fix its geopolitical hegemony through different means, particularly through expanding NATO, overthrowing regimes and using false slogans like democracy as a cover to disseminate extremism and terrorism.” This policy created sedition, and chaos everywhere including In western countries, he noted.
Zasypkin pointed out that foreign policy and international relations have been part and parcel of Russia’s history since its foundation in the 10th century. Russia has been a bridge between Asia and Europe and a key player in the world and it has defended the freedom and peace of the peoples who face invasion and aggression.
Putin: Russian Foreign Policy Should Focus on Combating Terrorism, Extremism
Earlier in Moscow and in a statement published on the Kremlin website, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Foreign Ministry employees on their professional holiday, the Diplomatic Workers` Day, stressing that the foreign policy should be focused on the fight against terrorism and extremism, according to Sputnik.
Russia celebrates the Diplomatic Workers` Day on February 10 in accordance with a presidential decree signed on October 31, 2002.
“The diplomatic service of Russia can be proud of its achievements. However, the challenges that our country faces are not becoming more simple. The focus should definitely be on the fight against terrorism and extremism. It is impossible to eradicate these threats without joint efforts of all states,” Putin said.
The president called on the diplomats to further strengthen peace, stability and security. He stressed that still many things should be done for a “settlement of global conflicts near Russia’s borders and in other parts of the world.”
Putin thanked the families of Russian diplomats for their support and expressed hope that the Foreign Ministry would continue to work with full dedication to protect the interests of Russia and its citizens and effectively address existing challenges.
Hamda Mustafa