Boris Johnson saw the Bentley proof of warming relations with Russia
In Moscow began talks of foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his British counterpart Boris Johnson. The British foreign Secretary visits Moscow for the first time since 2012.
Before the talks Sergei Lavrov admitted that relations between the two countries are at a very low level and expressed hope that the meeting will contribute to their improvement. Boris Johnson, in turn, recalled that diplomatic relations between Moscow and London there are already more than 450 years. However, he also expressed regret in connection with their current state.
At the same time, the British guest was told about the evidence that over the past year the cooperation between the two countries has improved.
As far as I know, Russia had delivered 300 cars Bentley. They are unlikely, of course, was bought by the employees of the Russian Ministry of foreign Affairs, but nevertheless…Boris Concominant foreign Affairs of great Britain
Sergei Lavrov laughed.
Then the talks continued behind closed doors. As expected, the diplomats will discuss the DPRK, Syria, Ukraine and bilateral issues.
Elena Chernenko