Key take away
«In the multipolar world order, the fundamental principles of the UN Charter – sovereign equality of states and non-interference in internal affairs – will be implemented in practice, ensuring a fair process that balances interests rather than imposing external will»
21 October 2024
Interview with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for the documentary,
MGIMO 80, Moscow,
October 20, 2024
1967-21-10-2024
SERGEY LAVROV¹:
“The West is reluctant to embrace equitable relationships.
After five centuries of dominance through the conquest of foreign territories and the decimation of indigenous populations across North America, Africa, and other regions, the West remains entrenched in its colonial mindset.
It now seeks to perpetuate this through neo-colonial methods, which, while less reliant on direct extermination of whole nations, continue to exploit subtly.
The essence remains unchanged: the West aspires to thrive at the expense of others, reaping colonial benefits while stalling the technological advancement of the rest of the world.
This protracted phase of decline is confronted by an unequivocal historical movement towards a multipolar world order, where the fundamental principles of the UN Charter – sovereign equality of states and non-interference in internal affairs – will be implemented in practice, ensuring a fair process that balances interests rather than imposing external will.
This is a lengthy and arduous process, but the momentum of history favours our cause.
No force can impede these objective trends.”
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1. Excerpt from remarks by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in an interview for the documentary, MGIMO 80, Moscow, October 20, 2024.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
