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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Moscow on August 21. The talks will focus on bilateral ties and global cooperation frameworks. This follows recent high-level engagements at SCO and BRICS summits. The discussions highlight ongoing defence and diplomatic collaboration between India and Russia.

Key Points: Lavrov Meets Jaishankar in Moscow to Strengthen India-Russia Ties

  • Lavrov and Jaishankar to hold talks on bilateral and global cooperation
  • Meeting follows recent SCO and BRICS engagements
  • Defence deals like S-400 and Su-30 upgrades discussed earlier
  • Diplomatic push reinforces India-Russia strategic partnership
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Russian FM Sergey Lavrov to Meet EAM S. Jaishankar in Moscow on August 21

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov and India’s EAM Jaishankar to discuss bilateral cooperation and global issues in Moscow on August 21.

"The Ministers will discuss key issues on our bilateral agenda, as well as key aspects of cooperation within international frameworks. – Russian Foreign Ministry"

Moscow, August 13

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar on August 21 in Moscow, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a post on X.

The post stated, "On August 21, FM Sergey Lavrov will hold talks with FM of India S. Jaishankar in Moscow. The Ministers will discuss key issues on our bilateral agenda, as well as key aspects of cooperation within international frameworks."

https://x.com/mfa_russia/status/1955548841404752309

The upcoming meeting follows a session between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)'s Foreign Ministers' Meeting on July 15. In a post on X, Russia's Foreign Ministry shared, "Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of External Affairs of India @DrSJaishankar hold a meeting on the sidelines of the #SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting."

The high-level interaction came shortly after the meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao, China, in late June this year. The leaders discussed the supply of S-400 systems, Su-30 MKI upgrades, and procurement of critical military hardware in expeditious timeframes, as noted by an official statement from the Ministry of Defence.

Earlier, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Sergey Lavrov had also held a meeting on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6. In a statement shared on X, Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of External Affairs of India @DrSJaishankar hold a meeting on the sidelines of the XVII #BRICS Summit. Rio de Janeiro, July 6."

The two leaders had previously met in Johannesburg in February this year, where they discussed the ongoing progress of bilateral cooperation between India and Russia. The BRICS Summit, hosted by Brazil, brought together leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, as well as new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE, and Indonesia.

Building on these diplomatic engagements, an all-party delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi visited Russia in May as part of India's global outreach programme, Operation Sindoor, where she reiterated India's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.

These meetings underscore the continued focus on strengthening India-Russia ties across diplomatic, defence, and multilateral platforms.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I understand the importance of Russia ties, shouldn't we be diversifying our defense partners more aggressively? Over-reliance on any single country could be risky in the long run. Just my thoughts...
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Rohit P
Dr. Jaishankar is doing excellent work balancing our relations with all major powers. The frequent high-level meetings show how seriously both nations take this partnership. More power to Indian diplomacy! 👏
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Kavya N
Hope they discuss increasing trade in rupees and rubles to bypass dollar sanctions. This could be a game-changer for our economic relations with Russia and other BRICS nations.
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Michael C
As an expat in India, I find the India-Russia relationship fascinating. It's one of the most stable international partnerships, surviving Cold War and post-Cold War eras. The strategic depth is impressive.
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Shreya B
The SCO and BRICS platforms are becoming increasingly important for India. These meetings show we're not just participants but active shapers of the new world order. Proud of our foreign policy!
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Vikram M
Hope they address the delays in defense supplies from Russia. Our armed forces need timely equipment, especially with the current security scenario on our borders.

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