NEW DELHI — On the eve of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday to review the New Delhi-Moscow strategic equation and address intensifying global flashpoints.
The high-level meeting focused heavily on the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, with PM Modi reaffirming India’s unwavering stance on dialogue, diplomacy, and the peaceful resolution of international disputes.
Key Takeaways from the High-Profile Dialogue:
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Summit Progress Review: Foreign Minister Lavrov briefed PM Modi on the milestones achieved across their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership since the duo’s bilateral meeting at the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit in December 2025.
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The Diplomatic Stance: Amid evolving geopolitical shifts, PM Modi reiterated that India remains committed to peaceful negotiations to end hostilities, writing on X: “Reiterated our consistent support for efforts aimed at peaceful resolution of conflicts.”
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Fraternal Greetings: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) confirmed that PM Modi requested Lavrov to convey his warm personal greetings to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Expanding Strategic and Economic Footprints
The meeting follows a comprehensive bilateral session on Wednesday between Lavrov and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Despite an increasingly volatile global environment, both sides noted that the economic and energetic dimensions of the India-Russia partnership have shown resilient growth.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar noted: > “Our political cooperation is even more valuable in an uncertain and volatile global environment. We have expanded our collaboration in science and technology [and] its economic and energy dimensions have become more pronounced.”
Lavrov emphasized that Moscow remains fully supportive of India’s operational priorities across major global forums—including the United Nations, BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and the G20—especially as the international community navigates interconnected global crises.
