Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Russia Praises India's Independent Multi-Vector Diplomacy
Russia's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, praised India for its independent foreign policy, calling it a 'good friend.'
He said India maintains relations with many countries, which is a growing trend.
Lavrov also mentioned that Russia's main goal is to focus on its own development.
This comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India and signed agreements to boost trade.
Both countries aim to increase their trade to $100 billion by 2030.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praised India's independent multi-vector foreign policy.
Lavrov called India a 'good friend' of Russia and highlighted its relations with various countries.
Russia's main diplomatic goal is promoting domestic development.
President Vladimir Putin visited India from 4-5 December 2023.
India and Russia signed agreements to boost trade and aim for $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.
- Who
- Sergei Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister
- What
- Praised India's independent multi-vector foreign policy
- When
- Wednesday (date not specified)
- Where
- Federation Council, Russia
- Why
- To highlight India's diplomatic approach and strengthen bilateral ties
- Speaker
- Sergei Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister
- Event
- Address to the Federation Council
- India's Policy
- Independent multi-vector foreign policy
- Russia's Goal
- Promoting domestic development
- Putin's Visit
- 4-5 December 2023
- Trade Target
- $100 billion by 2030