Key statements by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at a press conference following conversations with his Peruvian counterpart Carlos Aspa:
Trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US in Abu Dhabi will focus on agreeing on principles for a future settlement in Ukraine.
Moscow welcomes the statements of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that securing security guarantees for the parties will be a priority in the Abu Dhabi talks.
Lavrov sees it as natural that Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was included in the Russian delegation at the talks in Abu Dhabi.
Russia updated its Peruvian counterparts on its assessments of the latest developments in Ukraine.
Russia and Peru agreed to develop new mechanisms, including in the banking sector.
Moscow and Lima agreed to revive the work of their intergovernmental commissions on cooperation in the scientific, technical and economic fields, as well as on prevention and response to natural disasters and emergencies.