MOSCOW, October 5 (RIA Novosti) - A "special form" of relations with Russia is anticipated when Austria chairs the UN Security Council in November, Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger said on Monday.
Spindelegger is in Moscow to meet with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, for preparations for a visit to Russia by Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann in late October-early November. The two diplomats will also discuss bilateral relations and international issues, including international security and the Iranian nuclear program.
"I'm glad we have the opportunity to discuss Austria's chairing the Security Council because we are anticipating a special form of relations with Russia," Spindelegger said during a meeting with Lavrov.
Russia's top diplomat also welcomed high-level talks on bilateral cooperation with Austria.
"We value the upcoming ability to discuss bilateral relations and our cooperation in European and international relations, especially since Austria will chair the UN Security Council in November," Lavrov said.
The presidency of the UN Security Council is held for a month on an alphabetically rotating list of its members. The current head is Vietnam.
