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Bourita and Lavrov hold call ahead of MINURSO deadline

Nasser Bourita and Sergei Lavrov spoke by telephone on 23 October 2026, according to a Russian statement reported by FNH. Morocco initiated the call.

Announced topics included bilateral relations, preparations for the third Russia–Africa summit and diplomatic coordination, including at the United Nations.

The call comes ahead of MINURSO’s 31 October mandate deadline. The sources consulted document neither Russian agreement on the US draft nor a Moscow voting commitment: the call alone does not establish a policy change.

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