Jaishankar Meets Putin in Moscow to Deliver Message from PM Modi

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday to deliver a personal message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi [1, 2].

The meeting signals India's intent to maintain high-level diplomatic ties with Russia despite global pressures. By coordinating schedules for upcoming international summits, New Delhi and Moscow are reinforcing a strategic partnership that spans security and economic cooperation.

Jaishankar's meeting with Putin was part of a two-day official visit to the Russian capital ^[3]. During the discussions, the minister focused on bilateral cooperation and the coordination of upcoming multilateral events [1, 4].

As part of the personal message from Prime Minister Modi, Jaishankar conveyed that the Indian leader looks forward to meeting the Russian president at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit [2, 4]. Additionally, Jaishankar extended an invitation for Putin to visit India for the BRICS Summit ^[4].

"Pleased to call on President Vladimir Putin of Russia in Moscow today," Jaishankar said ^[2].

The minister further elaborated on the Prime Minister's expectations for the coming months. "PM Modi looks forward to meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit and welcoming him to India for the BRICS Summit," Jaishankar said ^[4].

The diplomatic exchange underscores the continued engagement between the two nations on the global stage. The focus on the SCO and BRICS frameworks indicates a shared interest in non-Western multilateral forums to address geopolitical issues.