The release noted that the meeting took place in New York, on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), and the conversation was held in a traditionally constructive and trusting atmosphere.

Lavrov and Vieira reviewed their positions on key issues on the international agenda, also taking into account the results of the BRICS summit held on September 12-13 in New Delhi.

Vieira also addressed preparations for the upcoming Brazilian general elections.

The ministers stressed the importance of ensuring the free expression of the popular will, without external interference in internal affairs.

The Russian Foreign Ministry added that both sides share a common position on the importance of carefully preserving historical records and the unacceptability of arbitrary interpretations of them.

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