Lavrov: Russia shares Trump's position on the issue of combating ISIS

Friday, 20 January, 2017 - 16:00

Russia shares the approach of US President Donald Trump on the fight against terrorism "Islamic State", this was stated on Friday, January 20 by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Lavrov recalled that in his campaign speeches, Donald Trump has repeatedly pointed out the goal to fight the main terrorist threat as a priority in international politics.

"We absolutely share this approach," - said the head of the diplomatic department after a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.

Russia, Lavrov said, is counting on more effective international cooperation in the new conditions.