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Russia will support UN Security Council resolution on migration — Russian diplomat

The resolution may be put for voting in the next two days

MOSCOW, September 22. /TASS/. The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on a resolution on migration, which has been finally agreed, in the next two days, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said on Tuesday.

"The resolution will be put for voting in the days to come. It has been practically agreed," he told journalists. "It takes into account all our remarks and proposals, so voting may take place in the next two days."

When asked by TASS whether Russia would support it, the Russian diplomat said, "Yes, we will support it." "It takes into account all of our concerns, primarily, linked with possible use of force against vessels which transport migtants."

"Our key task was to ensure security and to prevent any force actions that might cause the death of these poor people," he stressed.