Moscow, February 29 (RHC)-- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday said the fight against terrorism should be conducted through joint international efforts, and that double standards, selfish ambitions, and disputes need to be set aside.

Lavrov said terrorism can only be confronted through the joint efforts of the international community.  The top Russian diplomat called on the United Nations to play the role of a central coordinator in the anti-terror efforts.

Lavrov added that it's necessary to put aside disagreements and preconditions, and become united in order to defeat the Daesh terrorists whom he said have challenged human civilization.