LONDON, June 23 (RIA Novosti) - Russia intends to include energy issues in the G8 agenda during its G8 presidency, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday.
According to Lavrov, the G8 partners agree with Russia's plan to include energy issues in the agenda taking into account Russian comparative advantages.
Russia will continue G8 traditions during its presidency, which begins in 2006, he said.
Each presidential period has its specific features. Russia, however, will focus on issues that are of global importance, Lavrov said.
