Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke on the basis of meetings in the format of “2 + 2” in Paris about the difficulties arising from the non-recognition of French vaccination by the Russian preparation “Satellite V”. According to him, it interferes with the work of diplomats, reports TASS.
“We have a specific problem. Our diplomats that work here cannot freely fulfill their functions, from them every two days require PCR tests, which we do not make in relation to French diplomats in Moscow, which are vaccinated any vaccine and They can safely fully fulfill their functions, move around Moscow and in other cities where French diplomats work, “the Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed.
Nevertheless, work on this issue is being done, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry added. He also indicated that Russian specialized structures work with the European Medicinal Agency of EMA on this issue. According to Lavrov, the decision to recognize the vaccination “satellite V” is delayed, but the topic is on control.
Previously, Lavrov said that Moscow proposed France to discuss the exit from a dead end in relations with the European Union (EU). The minister also pointed out that the negotiations in the “2 + 2” format did not use sharp corners. He added that Russia appreciates the president of France Emmanuel Macron to build relationships.
The meeting took place on November 12 in Paris. It was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov and Minister of Defense Sergey Shoigu, the French side was represented by the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Drian and Minister of Armed Forces Flores Parley.