SRINAGAR: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, with discussions centered on strengthening bilateral ties.
The meeting followed Jaishankar’s wide-ranging talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov earlier in the day, where both sides placed emphasis on expanding trade cooperation.
While sharing his meet with Russian President, EAM Jaishankar wrote on X, ”Honored to call on President Putin at the Kremlin today. Conveyed the warm greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister narendra modi. Apprised him of my discussions with First DPM Denis Manturov and FM Sergey Lavrov. The preparations for the Annual Leaders Summit are well underway. Appreciate his sharing perspectives on the global situation and recent developments on Ukraine”.
Honored to call on President Putin at the Kremlin today. Conveyed the warm greetings of President Droupadi Murmu & Prime Minister @narendramodi.
Apprised him of my discussions with First DPM Denis Manturov & FM Sergey Lavrov. The preparations for the Annual Leaders Summit are… pic.twitter.com/jJuqynYrlX
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 21, 2025
“Relations between India and Russia have been among the steadiest of the major relationships in the world after the Second World War,” Jaishankar said at a joint press briefing with Lavrov, adding that geopolitical convergence, leadership-level contacts and strong public sentiment continue to drive the partnership.
Jaishankar arrived in Moscow on Tuesday to fine-tune elements of President Putin’s proposed visit to India later this year, expected in November or December.
