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India-Russia Ties Remain Strong Amid US Pressure

Strategic Insights

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Speaking at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed the strength and independence of the economic partnership between India and Russia, despite US tariffs on India for purchasing Russian oil. Lavrov emphasized that India chooses its own partners and is capable of making its own trade and economic decisions, without being influenced by outside pressure. He praised India's self-respect and ability to protect its national interests, comparing it to Turkey.

Key Takeaways:

  • India's economic partnership with Russia is not under threat despite US tariffs on India for purchasing Russian oil.
  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar have made it clear that India chooses its own partners.
  • Regular exchanges are happening between India and Russia, including visits by External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to Russia and Lavrov's planned visit to India.
  • India has self-respect in its decisions, and what it buys from Russia or other countries is entirely India's own decision.
  • India-Russia ties remain strategic and strong, with a privileged strategic partnership.
  • Moscow has the "utmost respect" for India's decisions and for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy.
  • A visit from Russian President Vladimir Putin is being planned to New Delhi in December, with a very extensive bilateral agenda.

Statistics:

  • 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) where Lavrov made the statement.
  • US tariffs on India for purchasing Russian oil.
  • 2+ visits from External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to Russia this year.
  • 1 planned visit from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to India.
  • 1 planned visit from Russian President Vladimir Putin to New Delhi in December.
  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy agenda.
  • Bilateral investments and trade between India and Russia.
  • Strategic and privileged partnership between India and Russia.

Sources:

  • Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
  • Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India.
  • Contify.com, news distribution service.
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd., copyright owner of the article.

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