“Diplomatic Encounters in the City That Never Sleeps: Rubio and Lavrov Meet in New York”

Thursday, September 25, 2025

SAEDNEWS: Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met and held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA) meeting.

“Diplomatic Encounters in the City That Never Sleeps: Rubio and Lavrov Meet in New York”

Today’s meeting marks the first direct dialogue between the top US and Russian diplomats since their last encounter on July 10 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The talks take place against the backdrop of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, which officially opened in New York on Monday.

World leaders have gathered in New York for this milestone session of the General Assembly, where pressing issues such as AI governance, human rights protection, and sustainable development are at the center of discussions.

This high-level engagement not only underscores the critical importance of multilateral diplomacy but also attracts global attention, as the outcomes could shape the trajectory of international relations in the months ahead.