MOSCOW, December 18. /TASS/. The Russian agricultural sector is developing successfully, although with reservations, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with the Channel One.

"Our agricultural production is actually on the upswing," Lavrov noted. "Yes, with reservations that are well known, and I am confident measures will be taken quickly," he added.

Food security is critical to ensure full sovereignty of the country, the top Russian diplomat said. "By the way, this is one of our first achievements in our move to the sovereignty," Lavrov added.