Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed connectivity, multilateralism, big power competition and regional conflicts while meeting leading representatives of the Russian strategic community on Monday (December 25, 2023).
Speaking on his meeting, the Indian Minister posted on X: An open and forward looking interaction with leading representatives of the Russian strategic community. Spoke about the importance of rebalancing and the emergence of multipolarity.
He said: Exchanged views on how India-Russia ties will develop in that framework. Also discussed connectivity, multilateralism, big power competition and regional conflicts.
Jaishankar said: Geopolitics and strategic convergence will always keep India-Russia ties on a positive trajectory.
Jaishanakr is currently on a five-day visit to Moscow.
He is visiting the country as a part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two sides.
During this visit, Jaishankar will meet Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia Denis Manturov to discuss matters related to economic engagement.
The EAM will meet his counterpart, the Foreign Minister of Russia H.E. Sergey Lavrov for discussion on bilateral, multilateral and international issues.
Focusing on the strong people-to-people and cultural ties between our two countries, EAMs programme will include engagements in Moscow and in St. Petersburg, read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.
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