Archive · 18 Nov 2025
India, Russia Strengthen Ties Ahead of Putin's Visit
India and Russia are getting ready for a visit from Russia's president, Vladimir Putin.
They had meetings to talk about how to make their friendship even stronger.
They want to make more agreements and have a good time together when he visits India soon.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held talks with President Putin's aide Nikolay Patrushev in New Delhi.
Both sides discussed preparations for President Putin's upcoming visit to India around December 5.
The visit aims to strengthen the 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership' between India and Russia.
The annual summit is expected to produce significant outcomes to further solidify bilateral ties.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, President Putin's aide Nikolay Patrushev
- What
- Discussed preparations for President Putin's upcoming visit to India
- When
- Monday, November 17, 2025 (Jaishankar's visit), Monday, November 17, 2025 (Doval's talks)
- Where
- Moscow (Jaishankar's visit), New Delhi (Doval's talks)
- Why
- To strengthen the 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership' between India and Russia
India's Stance
Russia's Stance
Role of India-Russia Relations
India's Stance
India views its relationship with Russia as a 'factor of stability in international relations' and believes its growth is beneficial for the world.
Russia's Stance
Russia also sees the partnership as crucial and mutually beneficial, contributing to global stability.
- Meeting Participants (Jaishankar's visit)
- EAM S Jaishankar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
- Meeting Participants (Doval's talks)
- National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and President Putin's aide Nikolay Patrushev
- Meeting Location (Jaishankar's visit)
- Moscow
- Meeting Location (Doval's talks)
- New Delhi
- Meeting Date
- Monday, November 17, 2025
- Key Discussion Topics
- Preparations for President Putin's visit
- Upcoming Event
- President Putin's visit to India around December 5 for the annual summit with PM Narendra Modi
- Nature of Partnership
- Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership
Sources
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