Moscow reiterates readiness for equal-basis cooperation with NATO
NEW YORK. September 26. KAZINFORM The Russian foreign minister said on Saturday that Moscow is still ready to cooperate with NATO, but only on equal-rights basis; Kazinform cites RIA Novosti.
Minister Sergei Lavrov met with Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who became NATO's secretary general last month, on September 24 in New York.
"We [Russia] have confirmed our readiness to work together [with NATO] but in the spheres that really coincide with our interests... not basing on the principles of selectiveness or in the spheres defined by NATO," Lavrov said following his meeting Rasmussen, a former Danish prime minister.
The top Russian diplomat said Rasmussen once again confirmed that the issue of improving relations with Russia would be a priority in his work.
"It seems to me, Rasmussen understands that the dialogue [with Russia] must be held on an equal basis," Lavrov said; Kazinofrm has learnt from RIA Novosti.
Source: www.en.rian.ru