Mikhail Margelov: I Will Remain Involved in Russia’s Foreign Policy

... foreign counterparts, and we did manage to achieve some good results. For example, during the ratification of the START treaty in the United States. How developed is parliamentary diplomacy? What role can it play in international relations and in Russian foreign policy in particular? Since parliamentary diplomacy is no longer my occupation, I would rather refrain from passing judgment. Let me just say that it is effective when properly conducted. It even has an advantage over official diplomacy, since we can discuss international issues ...