Negotiations between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov are scheduled to take place in Moscow on Wednesday, according to a statement by the Russian Embassy in India. The ministers will focus on current and future areas of bilateral cooperation, as well as discuss the schedule of upcoming contacts. The main emphasis will be on promoting the further development of sustainable transport, logistics, banking, and financial chains, as well as expanding the use of national currencies in mutual settlements.
In addition to bilateral issues, the ministers will also compare notes on current international matters. They will discuss their interaction within the United Nations (UN), Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and G20, as well as the priorities of Russia’s BRICS chairmanship in the coming year. The agenda will include discussions on forming a fair security architecture in the Asia-Pacific region, the situations in Ukraine and Afghanistan, and the Palestinian-Israeli confrontation.
The statement highlights the commitment of Moscow and New Delhi to multipolarity and upholding political and economic sovereignty. Russia supports countries of the Global South in countering neocolonial practices. The priority is to promote a positive agenda and build constructive interstate dialogue.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Mr. Jaishankar met with Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov to discuss the development of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. They touched upon various areas, including trade, investment, finance, banking, transport, logistics, energy, and food security. The parties also emphasized the importance of promoting priority industrial cooperation projects.
During his visit, Mr. Jaishankar also held a meeting with leading representatives of the Russian strategic community, where they discussed connectivity, multilateralism, big power competition, and regional conflicts. They emphasized the significance of rebalancing and the emergence of multipolarity.
Mr. Jaishankar’s visit to Russia, which began on Sunday and will last until December 29, is aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries. Upon his arrival, he expressed his anticipation for the engagements in Russia.
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