India-Russia friendship stood the test of time, says Lavrov

Kremlin aide Ushakov confirmed that Putin is expected to visit India in early 2025 following an invitation from Prime Minister Modi

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Citing that the political dialogue between India and Russia is “developing dynamically” and is focused on the fact that Moscow and New Delhi “have close or even coinciding views on the objectively emerging multipolar world order,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that preparations are being made for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to India.

“Relations between our countries have a long history, it can be said that they have stood the test of time more than once. Today, Russia and India are developing cooperation based on sincere mutual respect and consideration of each other’s interests,” Lavrov told the participants of the first International conference ‘Russia and India: Towards a New Agenda for Bilateral Relations,’ which was also addressed by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

“It is difficult to overestimate the contribution of our leaders to this process. It is symbolic that Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first bilateral foreign visit after his re-election last year to Russia. Now it is our turn. Russian President Vladimir Putin accepted the invitation of the head of the Indian government, the visit to the Republic of India is being prepared,” he added.