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Jaishankar Meets Russian Deputy FM: Bilateral Ties Amid Global Challenges

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held important talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko in New Delhi. The discussions centered on advancing the multifaceted bilateral cooperation between India and Russia. Both leaders also exchanged views on significant regional, global, and multilateral developments. This meeting reinforces the strong and stable partnership that has endured for over 75 years between the two nations.

Key Points: Jaishankar Russia Rudenko Talks Bilateral Cooperation Global Issues

  • Jaishankar and Rudenko focused on advancing multifaceted bilateral cooperation
  • Both leaders exchanged views on key regional and global developments
  • India-Russia relations remain a key pillar of New Delhi's foreign policy
  • The partnership has evolved into Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership
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EAM Jaishankar meets Russian Deputy FM Rudenko, discusses bilateral cooperation, global issues

EAM Jaishankar meets Russian Deputy FM Rudenko, discusses advancing bilateral cooperation and exchanges views on key regional and global developments.

"Good to meet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko of Russia today. Discussed taking forward our multifaceted bilateral cooperation. - EAM Jaishankar"

New Delhi, November 7

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, focusing on advancing multifaceted bilateral cooperation.

In a post on X, Jaishankar stated that both leaders also exchanged views on key regional, global, and multilateral developments.

"Good to meet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko of Russia today. Discussed taking forward our multifaceted bilateral cooperation. Also exchanged views on important regional, global and multilateral developments," the post read.

Russia has been a longstanding and time-tested partner for India, with the development of India-Russia relations being a key pillar of New Delhi's foreign policy.

Since the signing of the "Declaration on the India-Russia Strategic Partnership" in October 2000, during the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin, India-Russia ties have acquired a qualitatively new character with enhanced levels of cooperation in almost all areas, including political, security, defence, trade and economy, science and technology, culture, and people-to-people ties, as per the Ministry of External Affairs.

During the visit of the Russian President to India in December 2010, the Strategic Partnership was elevated to the level of "Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership".

The bilateral relationship has remained strong and stable over 75 years, with the India-Russia partnership being among the steadiest in the contemporary era, with a shared commitment to a multipolar world as well as expanding the engagement beyond the traditional military, nuclear and space cooperation.

Last month, the 23rd Working Group Meeting of the India-Russia intergovernmental commission on military technical cooperation and defence Industry was held in Moscow.

The meeting was co-chaired by Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary, Defence Production from India and Andrey A Boytsov, First Deputy Director, FSMTC, from Russia, according to a post on X from Defence Production India.

The discussions culminated in the signing of a protocol outlining areas of mutual cooperation, collaboration and mutual Growth.

"The 23rd Working Group Meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation and Defence Industry was held in Moscow on 29th October 2025. The meeting was co-chaired by Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production) from India and Andrey A Boytsov, First Deputy Director, FSMTC, from Russia... The discussions culminated in the Signing of a Protocol outlining areas of Mutual Cooperation, Collaboration and Mutual Growth," Defence Production India said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I understand the historical importance of Russia ties, we should be careful about over-dependence. The world is changing rapidly and India needs to diversify its partnerships. Good to see discussions on multilateral developments though.
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Arjun K
The defence cooperation with Russia has been crucial for our armed forces. From Sukhoi jets to S-400 systems, this partnership has strengthened our national security. Hope the new protocol signed last month brings more technology transfer and joint manufacturing.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the energy sector, I appreciate how Russia has been a stable oil and gas supplier. In times of volatile global prices, this relationship helps maintain energy security for our growing economy.
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Vikram M
India's foreign policy has always been about strategic autonomy. Maintaining strong ties with Russia while building relationships with US and Europe shows our maturity in international diplomacy. Jaishankar ji handling it well! 👍
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Michael C
The science and technology cooperation mentioned in the article is often overlooked. Russian collaboration in space research and nuclear energy has been invaluable for India's technological development. Hope this continues to grow.

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