Russia Open to Constructive Dialogue With All Arctic Council States - Lavrov Thu 20th May 2021 | 05:16 PM Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Thursday that his country was ready to engage in a constructive dialogue with all members of the Arctic Council, a leading intergovernmental forum promoting cooperation in the region MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 20th May, 2021) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Thursday that his country was ready to engage in a constructive dialogue with all members of the Arctic Council, a leading intergovernmental forum promoting cooperation in the region. "Taking over the chairmanship fromIceland, Russia intends to maintain a spirit of cooperation in our organization, strengthen constructive interaction between all member states and increase our readiness to look for the best solutions for the Arctic and its people," he said.