Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo's Call With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Press Releases: Secretary Pompeo's Call With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
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Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

August 10, 2018

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:‎

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Secretary Pompeo reiterated that the United States seeks an improved relationship with Russia and agreed to future dialogue. The Secretary discussed with Minister Lavrov recent sanctions imposed on Russia pursuant to the Chemical and Biological Weapons and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 (CBW Act), and the Secretary discussed the ongoing challenges in Syria.

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Published August 10, 2018 at 07:34PM
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