Indian EAM Jaishankar discusses connectivity, multilateralism, big power competition during meeting with Russian strategic community

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar mentioned connectivity, multilateralism, big power competition and regional conflicts whereas meeting main representatives of the Russian strategic community on Monday (December 25, 2023).

Speaking about his meeting, the Indian Minister tweeted: “An open and ahead wanting interplay with main representatives of the Russian strategic community. Spoke in regards to the significance of rebalancing and the emergence of multipolarity.”

He stated: “Exchanged views on how India-Russia ties will develop in that framework. Also mentioned connectivity, multilateralism, big power competition and regional conflicts.”

Jaishankar stated: “Geopolitics and strategic convergence will all the time hold India-Russia ties on a constructive trajectory.”

Jaishankar is at the moment on a five-day go to to Moscow.

He is visiting the nation as part of the continuing high-level exchanges between the 2 nations.

During this go to, Jaishankar will meet Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia, Denis Manturov, to debate issues associated to financial engagement.

The EAM will meet his counterpart, the Foreign Minister of Russia, Sergey Lavrov, for dialogue on bilateral, multilateral and worldwide points.

“Focusing on the robust people-to-people and cultural ties between our two international locations, EAM’s programme will embody engagements in Moscow and in St. Petersburg,” learn a press release issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.