Lavrov Arrives in India for Three-Day Visit, Set to Join BRICS Ministerial Talks
19:42 13.05.2026 (Updated: 23:45 13.05.2026)
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in India's capital, New Delhi, for a three-day visit where he will meet with his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and attend a BRICS ministerial, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday.
Lavrov and Jaishankar are scheduled to meet bilaterally later on Wednesday. According to information from the Russian Foreign Ministry, they will discuss issues related to the bilateral agenda, including efforts to boost trade and establish stable supply and financial channels protected from external pressure, as well as preparations for a meeting of the bilateral intergovernmental commission. They also are expected to discuss the situation in the Middle East and cooperation in energy and trade.
The BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting will take place from May 14-15 and focus on steps toward developing strategic partnerships in the context of preparations for the 18th BRICS summit. A number of sessions will include participation by foreign ministers of the association's partner states. India is holding the BRICS rotating chairmanship this year, culminating in the 18th BRICS Summit.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a meeting in New Delhi.
"This is an opportunity to review our Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership and to exchange views on global developments. Over the past few years, our bilateral partnership has witnessed steady and consistent growth. In an uncertain and volatile global environment, our political cooperation is even more valuable. We have expanded our cooperation in the fields of science and technology," Jaishankar said at the beginning of the meeting.
My opening remarks during meeting with FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 13, 2026
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Furthermore, Jaishankar noted that "both our countries share a common interest in strengthening multipolarity."
“It’s a pleasure to be here and continue dialogue... Trade is nearly $60 B. The 2030 target set by leaders is $100 B.I have no doubt this goal will be achieved,” during his meeting with EAM S. Jaishankar, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov said.
🚨🇮🇳🇷🇺 Russia-India trade set to hit $100B goal by 2030: Lavrov
— Sputnik India (@Sputnik_India) May 13, 2026
“It’s a pleasure to be here and continue dialogue... Trade is nearly $60 B. The 2030 target set by leaders is $100 B.I have no doubt this goal will be achieved,” during his meeting with EAM S. Jaishankar, Russian FM… pic.twitter.com/4S6ZWHYUKR
Lavrov noted that, beyond BRICS, we support India’s priorities and cooperate in UN, SCO, and G20, which are increasingly important for global problem-solving.
🚨🇮🇳🇷🇺 BREAKING: Russian FM Sergey Lavrov lands in Delhi
— Sputnik India (@Sputnik_India) May 13, 2026
Lavrov arrives for high-stakes talks:
🔸Bilateral meeting with Jaishankar
🔸BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Summit pic.twitter.com/GibvAi84r1
