# Lavrov: Russia and Vatican maintain trustworthy relations

https://mins.news/en/item/31576

- TASS, 2026-08-25 12:13 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2177473

> Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said relations between Russia and the Vatican remain trustworthy, friendly and pragmatic despite fundamental geopolitical changes. The sides welcomed an upcoming meeting between the Holy See’s Secretary and Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, saying it could give fresh momentum to inter-church dialogue.

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