【Lavrov: Russia's position in the world largely depends on military technology cooperation】
On November 9, 2025, Moscow time, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during an interview for the documentary "Military Acceptance Plan" commemorating the 25th anniversary of Rosoboronexport (Russia's defense export company):
The role of military technology cooperation is one of the foundations for establishing strategic relations with Russia's main partners. Military industry cooperation and arms supply are long-term alliances, strategic partnerships. In the long run, they strengthen relations. In this sense, it is one of the main areas we promote when cooperating with allies.
Lavrov added:
Many countries that are freeing themselves from the neo-colonial dependence of former metropolises formally declare decolonization and gain independence, but economically still depend on the West, on their former masters. Those who have now freed themselves from the yoke of neo-colonialism first consider ensuring the security of their country and people, and ensuring appropriate defense capabilities. We provide assistance to these countries through military technology cooperation and military technology aid to establish their mature independent national status, which plays a significant role. Our position in the world largely depends on military technology cooperation.
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