( RT ) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has touched upon a number of international issues in his address at the 62nd UN General Assembly, including amongst other things, the status of Serbia's breakaway republic of Kosovo, the Palestine problem and Iran's nuclear programme.
In his speech Mr Lavrov focused on the role of the UN, and how this role needs to be strengthened, saying that the international body should be working actively to resolve resolving global issues like the increased threat of terrorism and a possible spread of weapons of mass destruction.
Russia's Foreign Minister also said the United Nations needs to lend additional support to aid a war-torn Iraq. He also encouraged the UN to engage Iran in constructive efforts to resolve international issues regarding Tehran's nuclear programme.