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March 11, 2026

Lavrov to partake in International Organization for Russian Language conference

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the parties will exchange views on the topical issues of the use of the Russian language in international practice, and discuss the main areas of joint work.

Lavrov to partake in International Organization for Russian Language conference

TL;DR

  • The first Ministerial Conference of the International Organization for the Russian Language (IORL) is scheduled for March 11.
  • Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will lead the Russian delegation.
  • The IORL aims to strengthen the status of the Russian language internationally and support education.
  • The organization will elect a secretary general and deputy, and approve organizational and financial documents during the conference.
  • The Secretariat of the IORL is expected to be established and begin practical work in April in Sochi.
  • The idea for the organization was initially proposed by Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in December 2021.
  • The IORL is open to any states interested in cooperating to promote the Russian language and preserve cultural ties.

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