India Has ‘Self-Respect’, Says Lavrov As Russia Plans Putin’s December Visit

Last Updated:September 28, 2025, 08:09 IST

Sergey Lavrov, while speaking to Indian news media outlets on the sidelines of the UNGA, said that New Delhi has self-respect when discussing tariffs and energy trade.

Putin’s December visit to New Delhi is in the works, Lavrov said, adding that the bilateral agenda spans defence, energy, finance and high-tech. (IMAGE: REUTERS FILE)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking to Indian media on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, said Moscow is preparing for President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India later this year. He noted that the bilateral agenda covers trade, defence, technology and cooperation across global platforms.

“In December, a visit from Mr Putin is being planned to New Delhi. We have a very extensive bilateral agenda, trade, military, technical cooperation, finance, humanitarian matters, healthcare, high-tech, artificial intelligence, and of course close coordination at the international level within the SCO, BRICS and bilaterally,” Lavrov said.

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