EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Russian counterpart Lavrov on bilateral, global issues

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Tuesday, discussing bilateral cooperation, global challenges, and multilateral issues. The two ministers also discussed the current situation in Ukraine, Iran, and Afghanistan. According to a report by TASS, they agreed to strengthen trust-based dialogue at all levels and reiterated their commitment to continuing close coordination within various international organizations. Jaishankar's visit comes ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's expected visit to India for the BRICS summit later this month.
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on August 23-25, 2026, in Moscow, discussing bilateral cooperation, global challenges, and multilateral issues. They also addressed the current situations in Ukraine, Iran, and Afghanistan. During their meeting, they reiterated their commitment to continued coordination within organizations such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. This meeting comes ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's expected visit to India for the BRICS leaders' summit on September 12-13. Jaishankar posted on X that he had a "wide-ranging conversation" with Lavrov, discussing regional hotspots and global challenges. The talks were part of Jaishankar's two-day visit to Russia.

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Mr. Jaishankar also co-chaired a meeting with First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC).
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, with the two leaders discussing bilateral cooperation, global challenges and multilateral issues. asserted
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The current situation surrounding Ukraine, Iran, and Afghanistan was also discussed by the two foreign ministers, the state-run TASS news agency quoted the Russian foreign ministry as saying. asserted
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Discussed our bilateral cooperation, regional hotspots, global challenges and multilateral issues," Mr. Jaishankar posted on X on Tuesday (August 25, 2026). asserted
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S. Jaishankar, who arrived in Moscow on Sunday (August 23), is on a two-day visit to Russia. asserted
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The visit comes ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's expected visit to New Delhi for the BRICS leaders' summit on September 12-13. asserted
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"Talks between the two top diplomats focused on the current issues on the international agenda. asserted
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In particular, they coordinated approaches to the situation in Afghanistan, around Iran, and Ukraine. asserted
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The sides reiterated mutual commitment to continuing close coordination within the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, BRICS, and the Group of Twenty,” the TASS report said. asserted
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"The ministers agreed to strengthen trust-based dialogue at all levels.” asserted
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The meeting assumes significance as India and Russia seek to deepen their economic engagement and expand cooperation in a range of areas. asserted
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On Monday (August 24), Mr. Jaishankar called on Russian President Vladimir Putin, as the two sides discussed economic ties, focusing on key areas such as trade, energy, fertilisers and nuclear cooperation. asserted
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Mr. Jaishankar also co-chaired a meeting with First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC). asserted
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