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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in Moscow to co-chair a major inter-governmental commission with Russia. His visit focuses on strengthening the strategic partnership across trade, economic, and cultural fronts. He will also hold important talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during the trip. This high-level engagement sets the stage for a potential future visit by President Putin to India.

Key Points: Jaishankar Co-Chairs India Russia Commission in Moscow Today

  • Jaishankar co-chairs 26th IRIGC-TEC session to deepen bilateral relations
  • Will address India-Russia Business Forum to boost trade and investment
  • Scheduled for bilateral talks with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov
  • Visit precedes potential high-level interaction with Putin's expected India trip
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EAM Jaishankar to co-chair 26th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission session in Moscow today

EAM Jaishankar co-chairs key India-Russia commission in Moscow, holds talks with Lavrov to deepen strategic partnership and bolster trade ties.

"“The visit aims to further strengthen the longstanding and time-tested India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership” - MEA Statement"

Moscow, Aug 20

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will co-chair the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) in Moscow on Wednesday.

The session, aimed at further deepening bilateral relations, is a key engagement in his ongoing three-day official visit to Russia from August 19 to 21.

The External Affairs Minister is also scheduled to address the India-Russia Business Forum, where both sides will explore avenues to bolster trade and investment ties.

Jaishankar’s visit comes at the invitation of Denis Manturov, the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noted the strategic significance of the visit. “Dr. S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Russia on 19-21 August 2025 to co-chair the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) scheduled for 20 August 2025,” the MEA said in a statement.

“The visit aims to further strengthen the longstanding and time-tested India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership,” the statement further said.

During his stay, Jaishankar will also hold bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The meeting marks a continuation of frequent high-level exchanges between the two countries.

The two leaders had previously met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers' meeting on July 15, as well as during the recent BRICS Summit.

Earlier this year, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also visited Moscow for Foreign Office Consultations with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, underscoring the consistent diplomatic momentum between New Delhi and Moscow.

The visit precedes a potential high-level interaction, as Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see focus on trade and economic cooperation beyond just defense. We need more Russian investment in Indian manufacturing and technology sectors. Hope the business forum yields concrete results.
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Arjun K
While maintaining ties with Russia is important, we should also be careful about secondary sanctions. Our foreign policy has been balanced so far, but it's a tricky path to walk. Dr. Jaishankar knows his job well though.
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Nisha Z
Cultural cooperation is underrated! More student exchanges, film collaborations, and tourism between our countries would be wonderful. Russia has such rich literature and arts that we should explore more.
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Vikram M
Hope they discuss the rupee-rouble payment mechanism. Our traders are facing difficulties due to banking restrictions. A permanent solution would boost bilateral trade significantly.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see how India maintains this relationship while also growing closer to the West. It's a diplomatic tightrope but seems to be working so far. The "special and privileged" partnership wording is telling.

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