At BRICS, Jaishankar And Russia's Lavrov Meet For First Time After Operation Sindoor
The two ministers discussed a range of topics during the brief meeting, including bilateral cooperation, the West Asia situation and the SCO, among other key issues.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the 2025 BRICS Summit, in their first meeting since Operation Sindoor.
The two ministers discussed a range of topics during the brief meeting, including bilateral cooperation, the West Asia situation and the SCO, among other key issues.
'Good to meet with FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia on the sidelines of #BRICS2025. Discussed bilateral cooperation, West Asia, BRICS and SCO", the EAM said in a post on X.
Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on X, 'Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of External Affairs of India @DrSJaishankar hold a meeting on the sidelines of the XVII #BRICS Summit. Rio de Janeiro, July 6."
Notably, Lavrov was expected to visit India in June, but the trip — aimed at laying the groundwork for President Vladimir Putin's visit later this year — was cancelled due to scheduling conflicts, according to people familiar with the matter.
The meeting came as BRICS leaders strongly condemned the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives.
In its aftermath, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Russia not only denounced the attack but also expressed firm support for India's efforts to combat terrorism in all its forms.
Moscow's position was reiterated in May when an all-party delegation, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, met senior members of the Russian Federation Council, including Andrey Denisov, First Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Affairs, to reinforce the shared effort of fighting terrorism.
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