Lavrov’s India visit signals deepening strategic coordination ahead of BRICS summit |
The upcoming visit of Sergey Lavrov to India in May underscores the continued strategic alignment between Moscow and New Delhi at a time of shifting global power dynamics. The Russian foreign minister is scheduled to attend a full-format, two-day meeting of foreign ministers from the BRICS bloc in New Delhi, where India currently holds the rotating chairmanship. The gathering is expected to focus on pressing international issues, reforms in global governance, and preparations for the next BRICS summit later this year.
According to Maria Zakharova, the agenda for Lavrov’s visit includes “a substantive and in-depth discussion” on the evolving geopolitical landscape and mechanisms to strengthen multilateral cooperation. With the international system facing mounting challenges-from regional conflicts to economic instability-the BRICS platform has increasingly positioned itself as a voice for emerging economies seeking a more balanced global order.
The meeting in New Delhi will also lay groundwork for the 18th BRICS Summit scheduled for September. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to attend, signaling Moscow’s commitment to maintaining active engagement within the bloc despite broader geopolitical tensions. The summit is likely to focus on expanding economic cooperation, enhancing financial integration, and strengthening institutional frameworks among member states.
India’s role as chair this year has placed it at the center of diplomatic coordination within BRICS. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to play a key role in shaping the summit’s........