Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Lavrov: India-Russia Partnership Remains Strong
Sergey Lavrov, Russia's Foreign Minister, spoke about India's strong relationship with Russia despite US sanctions.
He said that India can make its own decisions and Russia respects this.
Lavrov noted a meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Putin, as well as a planned visit to India.
Russia and India have a strong partnership involving trade, defense, and technology.
The two countries are working closely on many different projects.
Lavrov stated the economic partnership between India and Russia is not under threat.
He emphasized India's right to choose its own partners in trade.
Putin is scheduled to visit New Delhi in December.
India and Russia maintain a strategic and privileged partnership.
The two countries coordinate closely on international matters.
- Who
- Sergey Lavrov, Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin
- What
- Discussed India-Russia relations amidst US sanctions.
- When
- September at UNGA
- Where
- New York at UNGA and China at SCO summit
- Why
- To reaffirm the strategic partnership and discuss future collaborations.
US Perspective
India & Russia Perspective
Oil Trade
US Perspective
The US has imposed sanctions on India for purchasing Russian oil.
India & Russia Perspective
India views its oil trade with Russia as an independent decision.
- Key Participants
- Sergey Lavrov, Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin
- Meeting Location
- UNGA in New York and SCO summit in China
- Key Topics
- India-Russia relations, US sanctions, oil trade
- Putin's Visit
- Planned for December to New Delhi
- Partnership Scope
- Trade, military, technology, finance, and international coordination
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