MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday (August 21) held talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Moscow.
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The two ministers spoke in favour of developing bilateral ties amid rising pressure from Washington.
Russia and India have achieved good results in energy cooperation and Moscow is interested in further joint energy projects with New Delhi, Lavrov told Jaishankar.
Earlier this month, the U.S. President Donald Trump announced higher tariffs on imports from India as well as additional penalties for New Delhi’s purchases of oil and military equipment from Russia.
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- Foreign ministers from both countries express commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
- Trump announces higher tariffs and penalties targeting India's oil and defense purchases from Russia.
- India signals intent to maintain its partnerships despite growing pressure from Washington.
The two ministers spoke in favour of developing bilateral ties amid rising pressure from Washington.
Russia and India have achieved good results in energy cooperation and Moscow is interested in further joint energy projects with New Delhi, Lavrov told Jaishankar.
Earlier this month, the U.S. President Donald Trump announced higher tariffs on imports from India as well as additional penalties for New Delhi’s purchases of oil and military equipment from Russia.
