Bilateral ties, Ukraine: What PM Modi, EAM discussed with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
India Today
During his official visit to New Delhi, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed a wide range of issues with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, including the situation in Ukraine and Afghanistan.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, a long-time ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was in New Delhi for an official visit on Friday. The visit came at a time when Russia has been at the receiving end of widespread criticism over the invasion of Ukraine.
During his visit, Lavrov met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and briefed him on the situation in Ukraine, including the ongoing peace negotiations.
"Prime Minister reiterated his call for early cessation of violence and conveyed India's readiness to contribute in any way to the peace efforts. The Russian Foreign Minister also updated the Prime Minister on the progress of decisions taken during the India-Russia bilateral Summit held in December 2021," a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.
Concluded talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.Discussed bilateral cooperation and developments in Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iran, Indo-Pacific, ASEAN and the Indian sub-continent. pic.twitter.com/jAlrpol5Gt
Earlier in the day, Sergey Lavrov and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar were part of a closed-door meeting of Russian and Indian delegations at Hyderabad House in the national capital.
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