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Russian, Indian foreign ministers discuss strategic partnership in New Delhi

TASS · 🇷🇺 public Russia · · 179 words
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met in New Delhi to discuss bilateral cooperation on trade, energy, and technology. The visit coincides with the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in preparation for the upcoming BRICS summit in India.

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What happened

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar engaged in a substantive discussion on various facets of their bilateral cooperation.

Why it matters

Following their talks, Jaishankar shared on his social media platform that he had a productive exchange of views with Minister Lavrov.

Common ground

He highlighted that their conversation encompassed numerous aspects of the special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India, including trade and investment, energy, transport and communications, science and technology, as well as the…

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met in New Delhi to discuss bilateral cooperation on trade, energy, and technology. The visit coincides with the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in preparation for the upcoming BRICS summit in India.

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Claim 1: “Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar engaged in a substantive discussion on various facets of their bilateral cooperation.”
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The claim is reported by TASS and another web source stating that Lavrov and Jaishankar held talks in New Delhi to discuss bilateral cooperation, trade, and energy issues.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of international trips undertaken by S. Jaishankar (in office since 2019) while serving as the Minister of External Affairs of India. The list includes both individual visits undertaken…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_international_trips_ma…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (born 9 January 1955) is an Indian politician and retired diplomat who is serving as the Minister of External Affairs since 2019. He is the longest-serving minister for Exter…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S._Jaishankar
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov (Russian: Сергей Викторович Лавров, IPA: [sʲɪrˈɡʲej ˈvʲiktərəvʲɪtɕ lɐˈvrof]; born 21 March 1950) is a Russian diplomat who has served as Minister of Foreign Affairs since 200…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergey_Lavrov
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Claim 2: “Lavrov arrived in New Delhi for a three-day visit”
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Two separate cross-references from TASS confirm that Lavrov arrived in New Delhi for a three-day visit.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Lavrov arrived in New Delhi for a three-day visit
https://tass.com/politics/2130499
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will arrive in New Delhi for a three-day visit.
https://tass.com/politics/2130071
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Claim 3: “the upcoming BRICS ministerial session will focus on advancing the strategic partnership in preparation for the 18th BRICS summit, set to be hosted by India in September.”
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Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm that the 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled to be hosted by India in September 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Important Facts • The summit will be the 18th BRICS meeting, hosted by India, a position that allows New Delhi to steer the agenda. • Russia’s gasoline export ban is a response to price fluctuations; …
https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/putin-expe…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 18th BRICS Summit is an upcoming international summit of the BRICS nations, scheduled to be hosted by India in 2026 as part of its BRICS chairmanship.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_BRICS_summit
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web search NEUTRAL — India is hosting a meeting of foreign ministers from BRICS nations on May 14-15 in a precursor to the 18th BRICS summit, which New Delhi will host in September.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/14/iran-war-why-the-br…
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Claim 4: “According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, the upcoming BRICS ministerial session will focus on advancing the strategic partnership”
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The provided evidence includes a Wikipedia entry for Maria Zakharova and general info on BRICS meetings, but no specific quote or statement from Zakharova regarding the strategic partnership focus of this specific session is present in the gathered evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — In 1998, Maria Zakharova graduated from the Faculty of International Journalism at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations in the field of orientalism and journalism. Her pre-diploma app…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Zakharova
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web search NEUTRAL — BRICS Foreign Ministers and heads of delegations from member and partner countries will participate in the meeting. They will also call on honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.
https://menafn.com/1111102419/India-Set-To-Host-BRICS-Foreig…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1. The BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations held their annual meeting on the margins of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78) on 20 September 2023, ch…
https://www.mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/1905336/
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Claim 5: “he will participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting scheduled for May 14-15.”
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Multiple independent sources (TASS, Sputnik India, and other web results) confirm Lavrov's participation in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting on May 14-15 in New Delhi.
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web search NEUTRAL — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend the meeting of the BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi on May 14-15, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman... 29.04.2026, Sputnik India.
https://sputniknews.in/20260429/lavrov-set-to-join-brics-for…
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web search NEUTRAL — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov plans to visit New Delhi on May 14-15 to participate in a meeting of the foreign ministers of the BRICS countries, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told TA…
https://tass.com/politics/2109233
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web search NEUTRAL — "On the 14th and 15th of May, the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergei Lavrov will participate in a full-fledged session or council, of the foreign ministries of BRICS countries in New De…
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/russian-foreign-minister-ser…
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Claim 6: “Jaishankar shared on his social media platform that he had a productive exchange of views with Minister Lavrov.”
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While evidence confirms the meeting took place, none of the provided sources specifically mention a social media post by Jaishankar regarding the exchange of views.
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web search NEUTRAL — Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (born 9 January 1955) is an Indian politician and retired diplomat who is serving as the Minister of External Affairs since 2019. He is the longest-serving minister for Externa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S._Jaishankar
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web search NEUTRAL — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold talks with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss trade, financial and energy issues.
https://sputniknews.in/20260513/jaishankar-to-meet-with-russ…
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web search NEUTRAL — 13 May 2026New Delhi, Delhi Russian Foreign Ministry Lavrov holds talks with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Moskva, Moscow Russian State Duma passed a law on the right to use the Arme…
https://russia.liveuamap.com/en/2026/13-may-15-russian-forei…
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