Diplomatic Meetings: Jaishankar, Lavrov, and Modi Engage in Separate Discussions

In New York, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of Russia and India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held a meeting during the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly. The Russian Embassy in India confirmed this through a post on X. Simultaneously, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened with Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev at the World Food India 2025. They explored ways to fortify their cooperative efforts in agriculture, fertilizers, and food processing. Modi noted the mutual benefits of their collaboration. A PMO statement revealed that they exchanged perspectives on expanding cooperation across various sectors, including agriculture, fertilizers, and food processing. Prime Minister Modi also conveyed his greetings to President Vladimir Putin and looked forward to hosting the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. At the World Food India 2025, Modi addressed the gathering, emphasizing India’s significance for global investors, particularly within the food sector. He underscored India’s triple strength of diversity, demand, and scale.