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Russia’s Lavrov to Attend BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meet in India in May

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meet in New Delhi from May 14-15. The event, chaired by India, will focus on global governance and strategic partnerships ahead of the 18th BRICS summit in September. Bilateral talks between Lavrov and India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar are also planned. The BRICS group includes Brazil, China, India, Russia, and other emerging economies.

Key Points: Lavrov to Attend BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meet in India

  • Russia’s Lavrov to visit India for BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meet on May 14-15
  • Event chaired by India to discuss global governance and strategic partnerships
  • Bilateral talks planned with India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar
  • Preparations for 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi in September highlighted
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Sergey Lavrov to attend BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meet in India, says Russian Foreign Ministry

Russia’s Sergey Lavrov will attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meet in New Delhi on May 14-15, ahead of the 18th BRICS summit in September.

"The event will provide a valuable platform for substantive discussions on current international issues and prospects for strengthening global governance - Maria Zakharova"

Moscow, April 29

Russia on Wednesday said that its Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit India to participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meet.

In a post on X, the Foreign Ministry said that he would be in India from May 14-15.

TASS reported on Wednesday, citing the Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, that the event will provide a valuable platform for substantive discussions on current international issues and prospects for strengthening global governance

"On May 14-15, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend a full-format meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi," she said.

TASS, citing Zakharova, reported that the event, chaired by India, will provide a valuable platform for substantive discussions on current international issues and prospects for strengthening global governance, particularly regarding countries representing the global majority.

"Special attention will be given to enhancing strategic partnerships in preparation for the 18th BRICS summit, which is also scheduled to take place in New Delhi this September," she added.

Zakharova said that foreign ministers from BRICS partner states will participate in several sessions during the meeting.

She further mentioned that during Lavrov's visit to New Delhi, a full-format bilateral program is also planned, including talks with his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

"The discussions are expected to cover the full range of bilateral relations, including the schedule of upcoming contacts at the highest, high, and working levels. Separate attention will be paid to preparing for meetings of the intergovernmental Russian-Indian commission on trade, economic, scientific, technical, and cultural cooperation. The entire mutually beneficial agenda will also be reviewed," Zakharova said.

Meanwhile, in New Delhi, India, the meeting of BRICS Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys for the Middle East and North Africa (BRICS MENA) was held on April 23-24, where views were exchanged on the current regional developments.

BRICS brings together eleven major emerging markets and developing countries of the world: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. It serves as a useful platform for consultation and cooperation on contemporary issues having global as well as regional significance, and issues of global political and economic governance.

The official website for BRICS 2026 highlighted how India's BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability", reflecting a people-centric and humanity-first approach articulated by the Prime Minister at the 2025 Rio Summit.

- ANI

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Priya S
Lavrov coming to Delhi shows our diplomatic balancing act is working. We talk to everyone - US, Russia, China, Europe. That's smart diplomacy, not being "non-aligned" like old times. India is becoming a global power broker.
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Vikram M
I hope there's serious discussion on Ukraine and how India can use its influence to push for peace. Russia is important for our defence needs, but we can't ignore the humanitarian crisis. Jaishankar is the right person to handle this delicate conversation.
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Sarah B
Interesting timing - Lavrov visiting just before the US-India defence deals are finalized. India is playing chess while others play checkers. But I wonder if BRICS can deliver concrete economic outcomes or it's just a talk shop? 🤔
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Rohit P
This is what happens when you have a stable government with clear foreign policy vision. Modi ji's "people-centric" theme for BRICS is exactly right - the global south needs stability, not endless conflicts promoted by western powers.
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Michael C
BRICS expanding to 11 members is impressive. India chairing this year gives us a real opportunity to shape the agenda. But we should be careful not to let any one country dominate - India must maintain its independent position.
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Kavya N
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