External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties.
The meeting signals India's continued commitment to its strategic partnership with Russia amid shifting global dynamics and ongoing international tensions.
Jaishankar's visit to the Russian capital is part of a two-day official trip [1]. During the meeting, the minister handed over a personal message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Russian president.
"Let me begin by conveying the good wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Jaishankar said [3].
The discussions focused on deepening cooperation between the two nations. Jaishankar said he was pleased to call on President Putin in Moscow today [4].
President Putin expressed his own anticipation for future diplomatic engagements. "I look forward to meeting Prime Minister Modi at the SCO Summit," Putin said [5].
The meeting took place as part of a broader effort to maintain high-level diplomatic communication between New Delhi and Moscow. The two-day visit [1] provided a venue for the officials to address shared interests, and regional stability.
Officials from both sides emphasized the importance of the India-Russia relationship. The exchange of personal messages between the heads of state underscores the personal rapport between Modi and Putin.
“"Let me begin by conveying the good wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi."”
This diplomatic engagement demonstrates India's strategy of maintaining multi-aligned foreign relations. By continuing high-level visits to Moscow, New Delhi balances its growing partnership with the West while preserving a legacy security and energy relationship with Russia, particularly ahead of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.
