Overview
- The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed the November 17 meeting in Moscow to review India–Russia cooperation and discuss upcoming political engagements.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is leading India’s delegation to the SCO Heads of State Council meeting scheduled for November 17–18.
- Discussions will cover bilateral, regional and international issues, including collaboration within the SCO, BRICS, the United Nations and the G20.
- TASS reported the ministers are likely to address preparations for President Vladimir Putin’s early December trip to New Delhi for the 23rd annual summit.
- Today’s engagement builds on an August ministerial visit, a September leader‑level meeting at the SCO summit and an October call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Putin.