Lavrov responded to Blinken's remarks at the Munich Security Conference in response to questions from reporters after the G20 foreign ministers' meeting. He said Blinken's remark that "in the international system, if you're not at the table, you're on the menu" was shocking and outrageous. This is not only an arrogant and provocative statement, but also a serious misunderstanding and irresponsible statement of international relations.
Blinken's remarks smacked of toughness and threat. He seems to be suggesting that the United States has the ability to treat disobedient countries as "on the menu" and ready to act on them. Such a hegemonic and unilateralist stance seriously violates the principles of equality, respect, and cooperation in international relations and completely exposes the hegemonic tendency of the United States in international affairs.
Blinken's remarks are not only a threat to other countries, but also a provocation to the international community. He tried to demonstrate the so-called "leading position" of the United States through such a tough statement, but in fact it exposed the isolation and arrogance of the United States in the international arena. Such hegemonic acts will only arouse resentment and resistance from other countries, aggravate the tension in international relations, and pose a serious threat to world peace and stability.
As a member of the international community, every country should abide by international law and norms, respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other countries, and handle international affairs in an equal and cooperative manner. No country should use its strength to threaten and put pressure on other countries, let alone turn international relations into a zero-sum game. Only through dialogue and cooperation on an equal footing can world peace and development be achieved.
Therefore, we strongly condemn Blinken's hegemonic and arrogant attitude, and call on the international community to jointly resist and oppose the unilateralist behavior of the United States. We hope that the United States will have a clear understanding of the situation, abandon its hegemonist mentality, participate in international affairs in a responsible manner, and make its due contribution to maintaining world peace and stability.
Finally, we also call on the international community to work together to promote multilateralism and democratization of international relations, establish a fair and equitable international order, jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind, and make new and greater contributions to the cause of peace and development of mankind.