Russia and India Advance Strategic Partnership Following Foreign Ministers Meeting
Following the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs meeting in India in May 2026, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow and New Delhi intend to strengthen their strategic partnership. Discussions also focused on preparations for the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit. Olga Kharina, Head of the South Asia Studies Sector at the Russian Academy of Sciences, noted that India acts as a voice for the Global South during its BRICS Chairmanship, while questions remain regarding digital currency links and bilateral trade targets.
Originally published by TV BRICS | 26 October 2026 | Read original: https://tvbrics.com/en/shows/olga-kharina-head-of-south-asia-studies-sector-at-institute-of-china-and-contemporary-asia-of-russia/
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