Overview

• Sergey Lavrov said the economic relationship with India is not under threat and stressed that New Delhi chooses its own partners.
• He confirmed a Putin trip to New Delhi is being planned for December, citing a broad agenda spanning trade, defence, technology and health.
• Lavrov praised India’s “self-respect,” quoted S. Jaishankar’s stance on energy choices, and said India is perfectly capable of deciding its oil policy.
• He endorsed India’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat and described ties as a “particularly privileged strategic partnership” with coordination in BRICS and the SCO.
• His remarks followed a meeting with Jaishankar on the UNGA sidelines as US tariffs and threats of secondary sanctions tied to Russian oil formed the backdrop.