Jaishankar and Lavrov Discuss Bilateral Cooperation and Regional Security at UNGA

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional security. Their meeting followed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Discussions included preparations for the BRICS Summit, NATO's influence in Asia-Pacific, and the Ukraine conflict.

On Thursday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional security issues amid UNGA79.

The meeting, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's engagement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, covered key topics including BRICS Summit preparations, NATO's activities in Asia-Pacific, and the Ukraine conflict.

Jaishankar emphasized diplomacy over warfare at the Asia Society, suggesting ongoing engagement between Russia and Ukraine for a negotiated settlement and underlining India's proactive role.

(With inputs from agencies.)