NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar reiterated India’s “steadfast” commitment to strengthening its long-standing partnership and cherished friendship with Russia as his counterpart Sergey Lavrov lauded India’s independent foreign policy focused on national interests, saying Russia is awaiting visit by PM Narendra Modi this year for the annual India-Russia summit.The ministers were speaking in a conference titled India and Russia: Towards a New Bilateral Agenda. Addressing the event virtually, Jaishankar said the evolving multipolar order necessitated greater cooperation, including through Brics, SCO, G20 and the UN. “India, during its Brics Chairmanship with a ‘humanity first’ and a ‘people-centric’ approach, looks forward to closely working with Russia to address shared challenges in a balanced and inclusive manner.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran warPossible US-Iran Talks In Islamabad: White House calls situation ‘sensitive’ and ‘fluid’; oil prices tumbleTrump Shifts Iran War Push: says Hegseth urged early strikes; extends deadline for attacks” The minister said Russia was also India’s foremost partner in civil nuclear energy and Kudankulum nuclear project was a stellar example. Watch Jaishankar Pushes India-Russia Trade Expansion With Focus On 100 Billion Target And New Deals Lavrov said the particularly privileged strategic partnership with New Delhi was among Russia’s unconditional foreign policy priorities. He added the time-tested friendship was a model of how interstate relations should be built, taking into account each other’s interests. “We highly appreciate that our Indian friends share this approach. The most respectworthy is that New Delhi – within the framework of the course for “strategic autonomy” – pursues an independent foreign policy, invariably focusing (on) national interests.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos“Pak Is Just Dysfunctional”: Fareed Zakaria Explains India-Pakistan Growth GapCentre’s Nod To 114 Rafales, 60 Transport Aircraft, And AEWC Systems In Major Air Force Upgrade PushIndia Issues RFI for Engine Test Complex, Facility To End India’s Foreign Engine Testing DependencyIndia, US Hold Talks As West Asia Crisis Raises Energy ConcernsTwo More Indian LPG Ships Pine Gas And Jag Vasant Transit Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran-Israel War’India Moving Ahead With Resolve’: PM Modi’s Big Message On West Asia Conflict’Never Faced Such Humiliation’: Jaya Bachchan Slams VIP Culture In RS, Flags Traffic DisruptionsUS Finally Ready For De-Escalation? Iran Says Trump’s Threat To Blow Up Its Power Grid Was ‘Bluff’’100% Under Control Of Trump’: Rahul Gandhi Slams PM Modi Over West Asia Remarks In Lok Sabha’India Should Put House In Order First: Gita Gopinath’s Big Warning To Modi Govt Amid Iran War123PhotostoriesComics that were made into movies: ‘Garfield’, ‘Archies’ and moreTop 10 happiest countries in the world in 20266 iconic destinations on the banks of the world’s longest riverStep inside Adar and Natasha Poonawalla’s Rs.750 crore elegant Pune farmhouseHarbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra’s ₹7 crore bungalow in Jalandhar, Punjab is a personalised sanctuary rooted in cricket, memories and family values5 things you probably didn’t know about the world’s highest national parkBaby girl names inspired by color red6 high-protein breakfast dishes made with paneer10 house names inspired by the sky, stars, and cosmos, with their meanings8 plants you only need to grow once for endless harvests123Hot PicksTrump Iran DealMohammad Bagher GhalibafSan Francisco AirportGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingGolden state warriors vs dallas mavericks injury reportPatrick MahomesJoe MazzullaColombian Military Plane CrashBrittany MahomesWWE Raw News RoundupSilver Rate TodayPahalgam hotel caseTrump Iran DealBihar Board Science Topper
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar reiterated India’s “steadfast” commitment to strengthening its long-standing partnership and cherished friendship with Russia as his counterpart Sergey Lavrov lauded India’s independent foreign policy focused on national interests, saying Russia is awaiting visit by PM Narendra Modi this year for the annual India-Russia summit.The ministers were speaking in a conference titled India and Russia: Towards a New Bilateral Agenda. Addressing the event virtually, Jaishankar said the evolving multipolar order necessitated greater cooperation, including through Brics, SCO, G20 and the UN. “India, during its Brics Chairmanship with a ‘humanity first’ and a ‘people-centric’ approach, looks forward to closely working with Russia to address shared challenges in a balanced and inclusive manner.” The minister said Russia was also India’s foremost partner in civil nuclear energy and Kudankulum nuclear project was a stellar example.
Lavrov said the particularly privileged strategic partnership with New Delhi was among Russia’s unconditional foreign policy priorities. He added the time-tested friendship was a model of how interstate relations should be built, taking into account each other’s interests. “We highly appreciate that our Indian friends share this approach. The most respectworthy is that New Delhi – within the framework of the course for “strategic autonomy” – pursues an independent foreign policy, invariably focusing (on) national interests.“
