Lavrov Сongratulates Russia's Diplomats On Their Professional Holiday

On Diplomatic Worker's Day, Wednesday, Sergey Lavrov congratulated all Russian diplomats.

Diplomatic Worker’s Day was established by President Putin’s executive order 20 years ago on October 31, 2002.

"It helps preserve and enhance the Foreign Ministry’s best traditions, spreads knowledge about our profession, and strengthens respect for diplomatic work," Lavrov said.

Russia are marking another milestone – the 220th anniversary of the Foreign Ministry (September 8 (20), 1802) – this year as well. Notably, the history of the foreign policy service goes well back in time, largely in lockstep with the stages of the development of Russian statehood. Specifically, the date of this holiday goes back to the earliest documented mention of the Ambassadorial Prikaz – Russia’s first department in charge of external relations - in February 1549.