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EAM Jaishankar Reaffirms India-Russia Ties: "Russia Stood With India When It Mattered"
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News18•04-10-2026, 17:53
EAM Jaishankar Reaffirms India-Russia Ties: "Russia Stood With India When It Mattered"
- •External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's strong ties with Russia amidst Western criticism.
- •Jaishankar stated that Moscow has consistently supported New Delhi during threats to its security and territorial integrity.
- •Speaking at the Munich Security Conference in New Delhi, he highlighted the historically good relations between the two nations.
- •The Minister emphasized that past experiences continue to shape the ongoing relationship, noting, "People don't forget good history or bad history."
Key Questions Answered
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's ties with Russia, stating that Moscow stood by New Delhi when its security and territorial integrity were threatened.
Both nations have committed to increasing their annual bilateral trade from $68.7 billion to $100 billion by 2030 in a balanced and sustainable manner.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described strengthening ties with New Delhi as an unconditional foreign policy priority for Moscow, praising India's independent foreign policy.
