Minister Sir Alan Duncan meets Russian First Deputy Foreign Minister Titov
FCO Minister for Europe and the Americas hosts Titov in London ahead of the Foreign Secretary鈥檚 visit to Russia.
FCO Spokesperson:
Minister for Europe and the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, today held talks in London with Russian First Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov.
皇冠体育app Ministers had a frank and open discussion of the UK-Russia relationship and current international issues ahead of the Foreign Secretary鈥檚 visit to Moscow in the coming weeks. 皇冠体育appy discussed shared priorities in the relationship between our two countries, including the Year of Science and Education; and cultural exchanges. 皇冠体育appy also discussed areas of difference including Ukraine, and recent human rights developments in Russia. Sir Alan Duncan noted the importance of a political settlement to bring an end to the war in Syria, on which Russia must play a role.
It is important we engage on these issues, push for change, and seek to find a way forward. Sir Alan Duncan鈥檚 meeting with Mr Titov reflects the UK鈥檚 policy of guarded engagement with Russia.
Further information
Statement on Foreign Secretary鈥檚 visit to Russia
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