Jaishankar and Russian Counterpart Lavrov in Jakarta
Jakarta, Indonesia, 13 September (City Times):Jaishankar and Russian Counterpart Lavrov: India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, met with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in Jakarta during the ASEAN events. The discussions revolved around pressing international matters, with a significant focus on the Ukraine conflict. The two ministers also engaged in dialogues concerning various bilateral economic issues.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, sharing the meeting’s highlights on Twitter, said, “Met with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of Russia in Jakarta today.
Discussed bilateral economic issues, as also matters pertaining to the Ukraine conflict.” This meeting underscores the importance of diplomatic dialogue between India and Russia, two significant global players.
The Russian Foreign Ministry also acknowledged the meeting, tweeting, “Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of External Affairs of India Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar hold talks on the sidelines of the #ASEAN events.” The engagement further solidifies the diplomatic ties between the two nations.
This meeting follows Jaishankar’s earlier interaction with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, where they discussed expanding India-ASEAN cooperation into finance, cyber, and maritime domains. Jaishankar expressed India’s deep commitment to the principle of ASEAN centrality, highlighting the importance of the ASEAN relationship in shaping the Indo-Pacific Vision.
Jaishankar’s visit to Indonesia and Thailand, from July 12 to July 18, marks a significant diplomatic engagement for India. His participation in Foreign Ministers’ Meetings under the ASEAN framework emphasizes India’s commitment to regional cooperation and its active role in international affairs. This visit also demonstrates India’s keen interest in fostering stronger ties with its Southeast Asian neighbours.
