Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India

05/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/15/2026 10:44

Visit of Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Sergei Lavrov, to India (May 13-15, 2026)

The Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Sergei Lavrov, visited India for the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting on 14-15 May 2026.

2. During the visit, he held a bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar on 13 May 2026. The two sides discussed various aspects of the India-Russia Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership, including trade & investment, energy & connectivity, science & technology as well as facilitating mobility of skills & talents. Global and multilateral issues of mutual interest were also discussed.

3. During the visit, FM Lavrov also called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 14 May 2026. He briefed PM on the progress in bilateral cooperation since the last Annual Summit meeting between India and Russia in December 2025. The discussions also covered regional and global issues of mutual interest, including the situation in Ukraine and West Asia/Middle East. PM reiterated India's consistent stand in favour of dialogue and diplomacy.

New Delhi
May 15, 2026

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