External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will undertake a two-day visit to Moscow beginning Sunday, as India and Russia prepare for another round of high-level discussions on bilateral cooperation.
During the visit, Jaishankar will co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC).
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Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Jaishankar will visit Moscow for two days from Sunday.
He will co-chair the 27th India-Russia Commission. The commission covers trade, economic, scientific, technological and cultural cooperation.
Jaishankar will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Regional and global developments will feature in the discussions.
The visit will further India-Russia bilateral engagement.
The commission provides an important institutional mechanism for the two countries to review bilateral cooperation across a wide range of economic and strategic areas.
Jaishankar will also hold a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.
The two foreign ministers are expected to exchange perspectives on regional and global developments during their discussions.
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Why This Matters
The visit comes at a time when India's engagement with major global partners remains important amid changing geopolitical and economic conditions. The commission provides an opportunity for India and Russia to review practical areas of cooperation, while the Jaishankar-Lavrov meeting can facilitate discussions on wider regional and international developments.
The Moscow visit comes as India and Russia continue their engagement across multiple areas, including trade, economic cooperation, technology and other strategic sectors.
The inter-governmental commission is expected to review ongoing cooperation and explore opportunities for further strengthening bilateral economic and institutional ties.
Jaishankar's meeting with Lavrov will also provide an opportunity for the two sides to discuss developments of wider regional and international significance.
