External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday and discussed bilateral ties and global developments as India and Russia look to deepen economic engagement and expand cooperation across several areas.
Jaishankar arrived in Moscow on Sunday for a two-day visit to Russia. His visit comes ahead of Putin's expected trip to New Delhi for the BRICS leaders' summit on Sept 12-13.
Focus On India-Russia Economic Cooperation
Earlier on Monday, Jaishankar held talks with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov on ways to further expand bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
“The India-Russia partnership has consistently demonstrated resilience and adaptability,” Jaishankar said at an event he co-chaired with Manturov.
“Even amidst a complex international landscape, our engagement has continued to deepen, reflecting the mutual interest and confidence that define our bilateral partnership.”
The discussions come as New Delhi and Moscow seek to strengthen their economic engagement and broaden cooperation in a range of areas.
Jaishankar To Meet Lavrov
During his visit, Jaishankar is also scheduled to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and exchange views on regional and global issues, the External Affairs Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
Jaishankar and Lavrov last met in Manila on July 22 on the sidelines of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related ministerial meetings.
During that meeting, the two ministers reviewed bilateral relations and exchanged views on the Ukraine conflict and the situation in West Asia.
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At his July meeting with Lavrov, Jaishankar had also reiterated India's “strong concern” over the safety of Indian seafarers in the region.
The Moscow visit comes as India and Russia continue their high-level engagement ahead of Putin's expected visit to New Delhi for the BRICS leaders' summit next month.
