Russian Federation
Sergei V. Lavrov
Russia holds one of the five permanent seats on the Security Council. Sergei V. Lavrov has served as Russia’s Ambassador to the United Nations since September 1994. The following is excerpted from Ambassador Lavrov’s address to the United Nations General Assembly on October 14, 2003. During the current session, the statements of many member states and the Secretary-General clearly highlighted the need for urgent reform of the United Nations. The Russian Federation continues to believe that a strong and effective United Nations is a key instrument for collectively regulating international relations and establishing a multipolar world order based on the…
