In a key diplomatic engagement aimed at reinforcing the special privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow today. The talks are expected to cover a wide spectrum of bilateral, regional, and global issues, with a strong emphasis on economic resilience and multipolar cooperation.

A major focus will be on developing transportation, logistics, and financial systems that operate independently of countries imposing sanctions-an effort to safeguard economic sovereignty and expand the use of national currencies in bilateral trade.

The Ministers are also expected to review progress in agricultural, scientific-technical, and infrastructure collaboration, while outlining the schedule for upcoming high-level contacts. On the global front, Jaishankar and Lavrov will exchange views on pressing international developments, including the evolving security architecture in the Asia-Pacific, the conflict in Ukraine, the situation in Afghanistan, and the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli confrontation.

The meeting comes at a time when both nations are seeking to deepen political dialogue across bilateral and multilateral platforms, including the UN, BRICS, SCO and G20. The meeting is seen as a reaffirmation of the strategic depth of Indo-Russian ties and a step towards enhancing cooperation in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape.