Jaishankar calls for greater India-Russia cooperation amid evolving multipolar world and West Asia conflict.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the need for greater cooperation between India and Russia, both bilaterally and multilaterally, amidst an "evolving multipolar order" and the West Asia conflict. Speaking at a conference, Jaishankar highlighted that India-Russia relations have advanced regional and global peace and stability over decades. He reiterated India's support for the Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement and described Russia as a "foremost partner" in civil nuclear energy, citing the Kudankulam project. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted India's pursuit of "strategic autonomy" and confirmed that 96% of India-Russia trade is now conducted in national currencies. Lavrov also stressed the "major significance" of bilateral ties against the backdrop of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.
Key Points
- EAM Jaishankar called for enhanced India-Russia cooperation in a multipolar world and amid West Asia tensions.
- India-Russia relations have historically contributed to regional and global peace and stability.
- India supports the Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement and views Russia as a key partner in civil nuclear energy.
- Russian FM Lavrov noted India's strategic autonomy and the use of national currencies in 96% of bilateral trade.
- Both ministers underscored the importance of their ties in the context of global geopolitical shifts and conflicts.
Exam Facts
- External Affairs Minister of India: S. Jaishankar.
- Foreign Minister of Russia: Sergei Lavrov.
- Nuclear project: Kudankulam.
- Percentage of India-Russia trade in national currencies: 96%.
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