The intention to advance the special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India was expressed during a meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New York on September 25.
The ministers discussed the Ukraine crisis, the situation in the Middle East and bilateral Russia-India cooperation during the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. They also reviewed the schedule of upcoming contacts, key areas of bilateral cooperation and the regional and global agenda.
Cooperation emphasized in Russia-India partnership
Lavrov and Jaishankar expressed their determination to continue efforts to strengthen the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries. They also agreed to continue close cooperation at the United Nations, G20, BRICS and other international platforms.
Lavrov also discussed the conflict in Sudan
Lavrov met with Sudanese Foreign Minister Muhiddin Salim on the same day. During the meeting in New York, they discussed the impact of the ongoing armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces on the country, as well as Russia-Sudan relations.
Salim thanked Lavrov for Russia's position in support of preserving Sudan's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The ministers also positively assessed the coordination of foreign policy under the framework of the United Nations.
The two ministers discussed ways to further develop Russia-Sudan relations, focusing on expanding trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation.