BRICS 2026: Lavrov, Manturov Arrive in New Delhi Ahead of Summit

September 11, 2026 10:17 AM

BRICS 2026: Lavrov, Manturov Arrive in New Delhi Ahead of Summit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, scheduled to be held under India's chairship on September 12 and 13. First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov also arrived in the national capital to attend the summit, joining a high-level Russian delegation. Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi ahead of the summit and was received by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh at th...

India can play long-term mediator role in Iran-U.S. tensions: Lavrov

May 15, 2026 3:43 PM

India can play long-term mediator role in Iran-U.S. tensions: Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday said India could play the role of a long-term mediator in the ongoing tensions involving Iran and the United States, citing New Delhi’s “vast diplomatic experience” and growing international standing. Addressing a media briefing after the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, Lavrov said Pakistan was currently helping facilitate dialogue between Washington and Tehran on immediate concerns, but suggested that India could contribut...

EAM Jaishankar meets Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, discusses bilateral cooperation

July 7, 2025 4:10 AM

EAM Jaishankar meets Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, discusses bilateral cooperation

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the 2025 BRICS Summit, during which the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation among other key issues. “Good to meet with FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia on the sidelines of #BRICS2025. Discussed bilateral cooperation, West Asia, BRICS and SCO”, the EAM said in a post on X. Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on X, “Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and M...