Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Jaishankar Raises Safety of Indian Seafarers with Lavrov
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila to discuss the safety of Indian seafarers in the Black Sea region.
This meeting came after a Russian attack on the merchant vessel MV Golden Leo, which resulted in the deaths of four Indian crew members.
India condemned the attack and stressed the need to avoid such incidents.
The two ministers also reviewed bilateral ties, including cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and other key sectors.
They discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the situation in West Asia.
India has consistently maintained that the Ukraine conflict should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
EAM S Jaishankar raised concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers in the Black Sea region with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov.
The meeting occurred in Manila on the sidelines of ASEAN-related meetings.
India condemned the Russian attack on the MV Golden Leo, which killed four Indian crew members.
The attack marked the first reported deaths of Indian seafarers since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began.
Jaishankar and Lavrov discussed bilateral ties, including trade, investment, energy, and connectivity.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
- What
- Discussion on the safety of Indian seafarers and bilateral relations
- When
- Wednesday, July 20, 2026
- Where
- Manila, on the sidelines of ASEAN-related meetings
- Why
- To address concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers and review bilateral ties
India's Stance
Russia's Actions
Attack on MV Golden Leo
India's Stance
India condemned the attack as unacceptable and stressed the need to avoid such incidents.
Russia's Actions
Russia conducted the attack on the merchant vessel, resulting in the deaths of four Indian crew members.
- Date of Meeting
- Wednesday, July 20, 2026
- Location of Meeting
- Manila, on the sidelines of ASEAN-related meetings
- Vessel Attacked
- MV Golden Leo
- Number of Indian Crew Killed
- 4
- Total Casualties
- 10
- Flag of Vessel
- Guinea-Bissau
- Key Issues Discussed
- Safety of Indian seafarers, Ukraine conflict, West Asia situation