On Friday, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said that “I cannot imagine taking a stand as India is under pressure. India’s foreign policy is built upon legitimate national interests. “
Lavrov was speaking during a press conference after meeting the Indian foreign minister in New Delhi.
“I believe that Indian foreign policies are characterised by independence and a concentration on real national legitimate interests. The Russian Federation follows the same policy, which makes us good friends and loyal partners as large countries,” said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Earlier in the day, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Friday, a day after the US warned of repercussions if Moscow tried to “circumvent” US sanctions.
Concluded talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Discussed bilateral cooperation and developments in Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iran, Indo-Pacific, ASEAN and the Indian sub-continent. pic.twitter.com/jAlrpol5Gt
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 1, 2022
The high-level meetings took place in the wake of reports that India may buy larger quantities of discounted Russian oil, and both sides were eager to establish a ruble-rupee trading agreement.
After a two-day visit to China, Russia’s foreign minister arrived in India.
Mr. Lavrov is in India at the same time as US Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh and British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.
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(With inputs from agencies)
On Friday, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said that “I cannot imagine taking a stand as India is under pressure. India’s foreign policy is built upon legitimate national interests. ” Lavrov was speaking during a press conference after meeting the Indian foreign minister in New Delhi. “I believe that Indian foreign policies are characterised by independence and a concentration on real national legitimate interests. The Russian Federation follows the same policy, which makes us good friends and loyal partners as large countries,” said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Earlier in the day, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Friday, a day after the US warned of repercussions if Moscow tried to “circumvent” US sanctions. Concluded talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Discussed bilateral cooperation and developments in Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iran, Indo-Pacific, ASEAN and the Indian sub-continent. pic.twitter.com/jAlrpol5Gt — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 1, 2022 × The high-level meetings took place in the wake of reports that India may buy larger quantities of discounted Russian oil, and both sides were eager to establish a ruble-rupee trading agreement. After a two-day visit to China, Russia’s foreign minister arrived in India. Mr. Lavrov is in India at the same time as US Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh and British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. Watch | Lavrov lauds India for ‘balanced’ stance, ‘West is linking all international crisis to Ukraine’ (With inputs from agencies)