Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has concluded a three-day visit to India. The key event of the trip was his participation in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, held under India's chairmanship. Prior to the meeting, the Russian Minister held a series of bilateral talks with his Indian counterparts.
During the visit, Sergey Lavrov met with India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and was also received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The sides reaffirmed their commitment to previously reached agreements and discussed key areas of the particularly privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India.
Particular attention was paid to the implementation of the Programme for the Development of Strategic Areas of Russian-Indian Economic Cooperation until 2030. The document, signed in New Delhi in December 2025, lays out the steps required to achieve the goal of reaching 100 billion USD in bilateral trade by 2030. During the talks, the sides outlined ways to strengthen trade, economic, and investment cooperation in order to minimise the impact of unfriendly actions by third countries.
The intention to bolster transport, technology, and investment cooperation was noted, including through the joint development of the International North–South Transport Corridor and the Northern Sea Route. The sides are also focused on streamlining the system of direct mutual settlements, with an emphasis on reducing dependence on the dollar and expanding the use of national currencies.
Considerable attention during the dialogue was given to increasing supplies of Russian hydrocarbons and fertilisers to India, cooperation in the field of peaceful nuclear energy, and strengthening India's energy security. Additionally, the sides plan to expand joint projects in the space sector.
"A highly reliable and solid culture of dialogue has taken shape, which is steeped in mutual respect, sovereign equality, a commitment to taking into account the opinions of all parties, and achieving a fair balance of interests as the key to implementing all existing and future agreements. This particular approach, we believe, ensures the resilience and authority of BRICS with the World Majority and preserves its appeal to a growing number of countries," - Sergey Lavrov stressed following the meetings.
The visit of Russia's Foreign Minister to New Delhi confirmed the high level of strategic engagement between the two countries and laid the groundwork for further joint work in key areas of cooperation.
Photo Maria Zakharova/Telegram
During the visit, Sergey Lavrov met with India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and was also received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The sides reaffirmed their commitment to previously reached agreements and discussed key areas of the particularly privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India.
Particular attention was paid to the implementation of the Programme for the Development of Strategic Areas of Russian-Indian Economic Cooperation until 2030. The document, signed in New Delhi in December 2025, lays out the steps required to achieve the goal of reaching 100 billion USD in bilateral trade by 2030. During the talks, the sides outlined ways to strengthen trade, economic, and investment cooperation in order to minimise the impact of unfriendly actions by third countries.
The intention to bolster transport, technology, and investment cooperation was noted, including through the joint development of the International North–South Transport Corridor and the Northern Sea Route. The sides are also focused on streamlining the system of direct mutual settlements, with an emphasis on reducing dependence on the dollar and expanding the use of national currencies.
Considerable attention during the dialogue was given to increasing supplies of Russian hydrocarbons and fertilisers to India, cooperation in the field of peaceful nuclear energy, and strengthening India's energy security. Additionally, the sides plan to expand joint projects in the space sector.
"A highly reliable and solid culture of dialogue has taken shape, which is steeped in mutual respect, sovereign equality, a commitment to taking into account the opinions of all parties, and achieving a fair balance of interests as the key to implementing all existing and future agreements. This particular approach, we believe, ensures the resilience and authority of BRICS with the World Majority and preserves its appeal to a growing number of countries," - Sergey Lavrov stressed following the meetings.
The visit of Russia's Foreign Minister to New Delhi confirmed the high level of strategic engagement between the two countries and laid the groundwork for further joint work in key areas of cooperation.
Photo Maria Zakharova/Telegram