FM Sends Condolences on Death of UN Russian Ambassador

February 21 / Yamanyoon

Foreign Minister Hisham Sharaf sent a cable of condolences to Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, on the death of ambassador Vitaly Churkin, the Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

In his cable, the Foreign Minister said the international community has lost an outstanding diplomatic personality, who has a strong presence in the United Nations and the Security Council.

He expressed his condolences to the Russian government and people and particularly to the family of the deceased and his friends.

Vitaly Churkin, 65, served as Russia’s permanent representative to the United Nations since 2006.