S Jaishankar and Sergey Lavrov Discuss Bilateral Cooperation Ahead of BRICS Meeting
S Jaishankar, Russia's Lavrov Hold Talks Ahead Of BRICS Meet
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Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks in New Delhi to enhance bilateral cooperation in energy and trade. The discussions also covered geopolitical issues including the West Asia crisis and the Ukraine conflict, ahead of the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting.
- 01Jaishankar and Lavrov's talks focused on energy and trade cooperation.
- 02The discussions addressed the West Asia crisis and the Ukraine conflict.
- 03Jaishankar emphasized the importance of multipolarity and 'de-risking' in international relations.
- 04India is hosting the BRICS foreign ministers' conclave ahead of the annual summit.
- 05BRICS now includes 11 major emerging economies, representing a significant portion of the global population and GDP.
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New Delhi to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including energy and trade. The talks took place ahead of a two-day BRICS foreign ministers' meeting, which also includes officials from Brazil, South Africa, and Iran. Jaishankar described the discussions as a 'productive exchange of views' that touched upon the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, emphasizing the importance of political cooperation in a volatile global environment. He noted that both nations share interests in strengthening multipolarity and enhancing connectivity. The BRICS group, which originally included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded to include additional countries, representing about 49.5% of the global population and 40% of global GDP. Jaishankar will chair the upcoming BRICS meeting.
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The discussions may lead to enhanced trade relations and energy cooperation between India and Russia, benefiting both economies and potentially impacting energy prices and availability in India.
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