S Jaishankar, the minister of external affairs, met with Sergey Lavrov, the foreign minister of Russia, on Wednesday in Moscow to discuss the global strategic environment, conflicts, and tensions. He also mentioned that India anticipates a significant Russian presence at the Vibrant Gujarat meeting in January. Jaishankar met his Russian counterpart at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Reception House in Moscow during his five-day visit to the country. “Our relationship has been very strong and steady,” EAM Jaishankar stated. And I believe that our strategic partnership has lived up to the expectations placed on it. We’ve already had six meetings this year, and this one marks our seventh. President Putin and our Prime Minister have also communicated frequently. We anticipate a sizable Russian contingent at the January Vibrant Gujarat conference.”
“Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov greets Foreign Minister of India @DrSJaishankar at the Russian MFA Reception House in Moscow. The bilateral talks have commenced,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
“Today we will focus on our bilateral cooperation in different spheres, adjusting it to changing circumstances and demands. We will discuss the international strategic situation, conflicts and tensions…,” he said.
During the bilateral meeting, Jaishankar said that this is the seventh meeting between the two leaders this year.