India ‘immensely values’ ties with Russia – foreign minister

New Delhi and Moscow have consistently shown a commitment to each other’s core interests, S. Jaishankar has said

India “immensely values” its strong relations with Russia, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday in a video address to the Russia and India Conference in Moscow. 

Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s commitment to nurturing ties between the two countries, telling the conference that “we remain committed to exploring new frontiers and strengthening our partnership in today’s rapidly evolving global order.”

Despite the volatile global geopolitical situation, New Delhi and Moscow have consistently “shown a commitment to each other’s core interests,” the foreign minister added.

Jaishankar noted that the two nations had demonstrated an exceptional ability to adapt and find new opportunities for mutual benefit, contributing to regional and global stability. “The era of multipolarity necessitates greater cooperation between India and Russia, and both nations are poised to play a significant role in shaping the future of international relations,” he told the conference, which was organized by the Russian International Affairs Council.