Igor Ivanov Quotes (75 Quotes)

It's evident that taking into account the wealth accumulated in the many years of relations between both nations, it's logical that the ties between Cuba and Russia continue to develop,

We are satisfied that Syria is contributing actively in applying the international resolution dealing with the enquiry into the assassination of Rafiq Hariri.

A military strike will not help normalize the situation but will have the opposite effect,

There are no issues that cannot be resolved through dialogue and compromise on the basis of existing legislation and the constitution,

aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the activity of the international inspectors.

Is it really a concern about humanitarian problems ... We are open to that and confirm that today. But those organizations who we welcome in the Caucasus, why are they so indifferent to the situation in Yugoslavia

Even as we speak, the exchanges of information are under way related to the activities of different extremists and terrorist organizations, including in Afghanistan,

The main aim is to prevent the events in Afghanistan from destabilizing the situation in neighboring countries, ... What is happening in Afghanistan goes beyond the boundaries of this country and has regional significance.

We are comfortable that Syria is actively participating in the implementation of the resolution relevant to the investigation into the assassination of the former premier.

Carrying out this plan allows not only for reinforcing KLA (Kosovo Liberation Army) detachments, but also for carrying out a ground operation. NATO is currently preparing for such an operation,

The conveniently forgotten fact remains that the Russian leadership is fighting international terrorism in Chechnya, ... and all states have undertaken to support each other in eradicating this evil.

The main task ... is to stop bombing. After that, Russia is ready for working out the U.N. resolution, which will give the basis for post-war settlement in Yugoslavia,

We are sure the upshot of her visit will be not only a narrowing of our positions on many international problems but also a new impulse to the development of our relations, ... Both sides are trying for exactly that.

Maybe by color, maybe by number, maybe something else.

Not necessary at present to adopt any new resolutions.

In accordance with international law, those who give such orders should be held responsible, including in a criminal way, ... The international tribunal on the former Yugoslavia should immediately look into this.

We do not see today any grounds for passing a U.N. resolution that would envisage or sanction the use of force against Iraq, ... We always underlined that the use of force is an extreme measure, which involves grave consequences for the country and grave international consequences, and it should only be applied in extreme situations.

We live in hope and Russia will do everything it can to ensure that as a result of these talks international security will be strengthened and no harm will be done to anyone's interests,

without any artificial delays, without any artificial obstacles.

No specific proposal has been mentioned but the main aim of Russia is to enable resumption of constructive nuclear negotiations between Iran and the European Union trio and put an end to the tensions,

Our common goal is to ensure that Iraq should not have weapons of mass destruction, ... It must be attained on the basis of the U.N. Security Council's resolution No. 1441. All other goals go beyond the limits of our interests.

The resolution has made a real threat of war go away and opens the way for further work in the interests of a political- diplomatic settlement of the situation around Iraq.

The Iraqi leadership has to understand that this is an unconstructive road toward the worsening of the crisis and the worsening of the suffering of the Iraqi people,

I'm convinced that if we continue to solve in this manner the most complicated questions, then the Russian-American relationship, as well as the cause of peace as a whole, will benefit,

Together, we are prepared to lay a foundation for a more secure future for the entire world,

We have assurances by the president and vice president that the American side says they will follow the ABM treaty, ... Any possible plans must be agreed to, and that's what we discussed.

who should give a clear answer to the question of whether Iraq has weapons of mass destruction or not.

complete political and military control of the Russian side.

Must the UNMOVIC and IAEA inspectors continue their work in Iraq in the interest of a political settlement Have all the necessary conditions to that end been met Russia answers yes to that question. The conditions are there. The inspectors must continue their inspections. And this is a position shared by the overwhelming majority of states in the world, including within the Security Council of the United Nations.

the country which is attacked must have weapons to defend itself.

(Russia, China and Vietnam) see the system as a potential threat to non-allied states in the Asia- Pacific region,

No one in the political leadership of the Russian federation has any deadlines,

I know there are a lot of people looking for conflict. There are a lot of issues on which we don't agree, but that is not unnatural,

Say another terrorist turned up in London, Bin Laden ... and he were to announce that new terrorist attacks were forthcoming against civilian sites in the United States,

Iraq's debt to the Russian Federation comes to 8 billion U.S. and as far as the Russian government's position on this, it is not planning any kind of write-off of that debt.

In our view, it is important to carefully preserve (the system that) has been built up over the decades and that has also functioned as a guarantee of international security.

The problems of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq can be solved by political means,

One has to be fully aware of the fact that the prevailing system of arms control agreements is a complex and quite fragile structure,

We speak in the same voice with the United States because Washington, too, is interested to stop the spiraling of tension and normalizing the situation in the region. It is important not only that we speak in the same voice but that we also act in coordination with one another, which Russia is in favor of,

Afghanistan and Iraq lack stability. The situation in the South Caucasus is also complex. The pressure that NATO and US political and military structures are exerting on Central Asia is heightening tension in the region,

any form of international presence requires the agreement of the government of Yugoslavia.

We believe the use of force against Iraq, especially with reference to previous resolutions of the UN Security Council, has no grounds, including legal grounds.

There are good prospects for a political settlement of the crisis,

The information that our American colleagues will present must be then given to the international inspectors who must use it in their work and give their corresponding evaluation of it,

The important thing is that this document should allow us to achieve the objectives that we had, which is to stop the war in the Balkans. If we achieve that in the nearest future, then we can be satisfied with this resolution.

I have met with the two delegations and it is my conviction that the delegations do realize the importance of the moment, ... I think that they will be working constructively and in the remaining week (and) they will come to an agreement on the remaining political questions.

It was extremely important for us to receive from Chairman Arafat assurances that the Palestinian leadership is adhering to the road map, will fulfill all points of this map, and that within that leadership there is no disagreement on the issue,

The sooner we stop this war, the sooner we sit at the negotiation table in the U.N. Security Council, the faster we'll be able to solve the problems that are of concern.

will help activate the political mediation of the situation in that country with an active role of the United Nations.

We will consider any new resolutions that support the weapons inspectors' work. But we will not support any resolutions that directly or indirectly authorize using force against Iraq,