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Why did Russian FM Sergey Lavrov say ‘If you don't surrender your phone, they will take out a gun’ during Delhi press conference? Watch video

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov left the room in splits during a press conference in Delhi. He made a humorous remark to a cameraperson whose mobile phone was constantly buzzing during his presser in the national capital.

As the Russian foreign minister was addressing reporters, a phone in the media section repeatedly buzzed, briefly interrupting the proceedings. Reacting to the disturbance, Lavrov jokingly said, “Sir, if you don't surrender your phone, they will take out a gun.” The dramatic exchange quickly went viral online and also evoked laughter in the room.

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