🇷🇺🇮🇳🤝 On September 6, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrovheld talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on the sidelines of the 18th East Asia Summit in Jakarta.
The ministers exchanged views on the most pressing issues of bilateral relations and international issues. They discussed practical steps for the further development of trade, economic and energy cooperation, and cooperation in transport and in financial matters.
A mutual desire to increase coordination in multilateral formats, primarily at #UN, as well as within #SCO, #BRICS and #G20, was emphasised.
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🇷🇺🇮🇳 President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, on an official visit to Russia, held talks in the Grand Kremlin Palace.
💬Vladimir Putin: Mr Prime Minister, this is your first official visit after your reappointment following parliamentary elections. I would like to congratulate you on this once again.
Our countries have long-time friendship and good relations that have evolved over the decades. This year, we are marking the 77th Anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Today, our relations have the status of a specially privileged strategic partnership. We are in permanent contact, and we prioritise the development of trade and economic ties. Certainly, their development meets the interests of the people of India and the peoples of the Russian Federation.
📈 Last year, our trade soared by 60 percent and even more, by 66 percent; it increased by an additional 20 percent in the first quarter of 2024.
🌐 We cooperate closely on the international arena, including at international organisations, primarily the #UN and such associations as the #SCO and #BRICS.
Yesterday, we had an opportunity to discuss virtually all practical issues in an informal setting. I am grateful to you for devoting attention to the most acute issues and for trying to find some options for resolving the Ukraine crisis, primarily by peaceful methods.
Mr Prime Minister, we will be delighted to see you in Kazan this autumn at the upcoming BRICS Summit.
At the end of my opening remarks, I would like to wish you new successes in facilitating the development of the Indian state. You and I know each other for a long time, and I know that your entire life is devoted to implementing the idea of strengthening the Indian state and improving the life of the people of India.
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🇷🇺🇮🇳 At the Novo-Ogaryovo residence of the President of Russia near Moscow, Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day official visit to Russia, hold an informal meeting.
The talks will cover prospects for further development of the traditionally friendly Russian-Indian relations, as well as current international and regional issues.
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🇷🇺🇮🇳 President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi held talks on the sidelines of the XVI BRICS Summit (October 22, 2024):
💬 President Vladimir Putin: Mr Prime Minister, friends,
I am delighted to welcome you to Russia, this time to Kazan, a magnificent historical city on the Volga.
I warmly remember your visit to Moscow and our fruitful talks back in July. We regularly speak on the telephone. I am grateful that you accepted our invitation and came to the #BRICS Summit in Kazan in person.
Today we will take part in the opening ceremony of the summit. Later, there will be a dinner for the leaders, and then we will begin our work.
Here in Kazan, we are to make a number of important decisions to enhance the efficiency of efforts made by BRICS and to strengthen multilateral cooperation within the group. We value our cooperation on this track, considering that our nations were instrumental in founding BRICS.
🤝 Russian-Indian relations are characterised by a special privileged strategic partnership and continue to develop actively. Interaction between legislative bodies is strengthening, and our foreign ministers are in constant contact.
📈 Trade is also in good shape. The next meeting of the intergovernmental commission is scheduled for November 12 in New Delhi.
Large projects are consistently developing, and we welcome your decision to open a Consulate General of India in Kazan. Expanding India’s diplomatic presence in Russia will contribute to the further development of bilateral relations.
Mr Prime Minister, we are very glad to see you and your entire representative team in Russia.
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🎙Opening remarks by Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during talks with President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping:
📍April 15, 2026, Beijing
💬Sergey Lavrov: Mr President, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your warm words addressed to us and for this meeting.
It underscores your personal attention to the development of mutually beneficial strategic relations with Russia, as well as to the agenda that will be discussed at the next summit during the upcoming visit of President Vladimir Putin to China.
Yesterday, my colleague and friend Wang Yi and I held very detailed discussions on preparations for this major upcoming visit.
Thanks to the diplomacy of the two Leaders – yourself and Vladimir Putin – our relations continue to demonstrate a high degree of resilience amid the upheavalsthat have engulfed the modern world both economically and geopolitically. Regrettably, these contradictions are increasingly taking on a military dimension.
Against this backdrop, Russia-China relations, which serve as a stabilizing factor in international affairs, are becoming ever more significant for the rest of the world, for the Global Majority, which seeks not problems or turbulence, but calm conditions for sustainable long-term development. It is in this context that we held detailed discussions and will brief you today on the outcome of our exchange.
Bilateral relations are on the rise in trade, investment, humanitarian affairs, culture and across all other areas. We also discussed regional and international issues, both from the standpoint of future Russia-China coordination on the bilateral track and in terms of our joint work at the #UN, the UN Security Council, the #SCO, #BRICS, the #G20 and #APEC.
As we agreed yesterday,we now haverobust roadmaps for further progress across all tracks identified by you and President Vladimir Putin for the period ahead.
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🇷🇺 Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov visited the United States within the framework of Russia’s #UN Security Council Presidency (New York, July 16-17, 2024)
Statement by Sergey Lavrov during the UN Security Council meeting on multilateral cooperation in the interest of a more just, democratic and sustainable world order (New York, July 16, 2024).
Statement by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a UN Security Council Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question (New York, July 17, 2024)
Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to media questions following his visit to the United States within the framework of Russia’s UN Security Council Presidency (New York, July 17, 2024).
🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at a gala meeting devoted to Diplomatic Worker’s Day(Moscow, February 9, 2024)
Key talking points:
🔵 This is not the first time that our country is at the peak of geopolitical processes. This is why Russia’s place in the emerging multipolar world and the future of the world itself largely depends on us, on our dedication and a correct understanding of the priorities.
🔵 The US-led collective West is not letting up in its attempts to impose an unfair unipolar global arrangement on the world.
🔵 Acting together with the countries of the global majority, our associates in the international arena, we will continue working for the unconditional guarantees for our lawful interests in regional security based on the principle of an indivisible Russia.
🔵 The hybrid war unleashed by the West against those who object to its global striving to maintain its domination is creating not only obstacles but also impetuses for strengthening versatile ties.
🔵 We intend to continue consolidating our strategic partnerships with the PRC, India, Brazil, South Africa, Algeria, Egypt, Syria, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua and a vast number of other countries that share our conceptual approaches to the world situation and the prospects for the development of our common planet.
🔵 We attach primary importance to reaching the goals of Russia’s current presidency in the #CIS and the expanded #BRICS.
🔵 We focus in particular on advancing BRICS’ relations with regional and sub-regional association from the Global South
🔵 We will continue to work within the #G20, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum, the East Asia Summit mechanisms, and other multilateral associations that include the participation of Western representatives.
🔵 We will do our best to help further strengthen the #SCO in the interests of effectively addressing pressing international issues and promoting our concept for strengthening Eurasian security across the board.
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Russia-China Talks: Key Outcomes of Sergey Lavrov’s Visit to Beijing
(April 14–15, 2026)
On April 14–15, 2026, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov paid an official visit to the People’s Republic of China. In Beijing, he was received by President Xi Jinping and held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi.
Strategic Partnership at a Historic High
President Xi Jinping spoke highly of the unprecedented level of bilateral relations, built over more than three decades and anchored in the Treaty of Good-Neighbourliness, Friendship and Cooperation (July 16, 2001), which has consistently guided Russia–China ties.
Sergey Lavrov conveyed warm greetings from Vladimir Putin and emphasised the central role of leader-level diplomacy in ensuring steady and comprehensive development of bilateral cooperation.
Broad International Agenda
During talks with Wang Yi, the sides conducted an in-depth exchange on key global and regional issues, including:
• the situation around Iran
• the Ukraine crisis
• developments in Latin America
Particular emphasis was placed on strengthening coordination between Moscow and Beijing within major multilateral platforms:
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The ministers also addressed issues of peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as cooperation in the post-Soviet space.
The discussions were held in a friendly, trusting and constructive atmosphere, reflecting the maturity of Russia–China relations.
Key Messages from Minister Lavrov:
Following the visit, Sergey Lavrov outlined a number of strategic assessments:
• Russia and China oppose attempts by the West to preserve or “renew” global dominance rooted in historical practices of control and unequal governance
• Eurasia is emerging as a central arena of global competition, amid NATO expansion efforts and increasing militarisation within the EU
• Russia–China relations are “unshakable in the face of any storm” and contribute to strengthening a more balanced international system based on the United Nations Charter
• Russia is ready to help address global energy and supply challenges on the basis of equal and mutually beneficial cooperation
• Escalation in the Middle East must be assessed through root causes, including external actions that have contributed to rising tensions around Iran
• The West continues to apply international law selectively, as illustrated by contrasting approaches to Kosovo and other regions
• Russia supports inclusive infrastructure and connectivity projects, including those aligned with China’s Belt and Road Initiative
• Dialogue, rather than coercion, remains the only sustainable basis for resolving international disputes
Summary
The visit confirmed the depth and resilience of the Russia–China comprehensive partnership, their shared commitment to a multipolar world order, and readiness to further enhance coordination across key international platforms.
Statement and answers to media questions by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov following his visit to China
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