<p>The India-Russia partnership is unique and has remained remarkably steady and strong in a world of rapid geopolitical changes, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday during bilateral talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.</p>.<p>Lavrov and Russian Defence Minister General Sergey Shoigu arrived here on Sunday night to hold the inaugural '2+2' dialogue with their Indian counterparts.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/india-is-eager-for-putin-s-weapons-despite-us-sanctions-risk-1057870.html" target="_blank">India is eager for Putin’s weapons despite US sanctions risk</a></strong></p>.<p>Ahead of the '2+2' dialogue, Jaishankar and Lavrov held bilateral talks.</p>.<p>"India-Russia partnership is unique. We are very conscious that in a world of rapid geopolitical changes, it has in fact been remarkably steady and strong," Jaishankar said in his opening remarks at the meeting. </p>.<p>"I would like to also take the opportunity to underline that we are very satisfied with our bilateral relations and the state of our cooperation," he added.</p>.<p>After the '2+2' talks, the two Russian ministers will join President Vladimir Putin later in the day in his summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>.<p>"For us, the annual India-Russia summit is a unique event. Prime Minister Modi and President Putin share a relationship of great trust and confidence," Jaishankar said.</p>.<p>"The annual summit is taking place after a gap of two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic. We are looking forward to some very significant outcomes from the summit," Jaishankar added.</p>.<p>India and Russia are set to ink a number of pacts to expand cooperation in key areas of defence, trade and investment, energy and technology at the summit.</p>.<p>In the summit as well as in the inaugural '2+2' defence and foreign ministerial talks, the two sides are also expected to focus on the situation in Afghanistan.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH videos here:</strong></p>
<p>The India-Russia partnership is unique and has remained remarkably steady and strong in a world of rapid geopolitical changes, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday during bilateral talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.</p>.<p>Lavrov and Russian Defence Minister General Sergey Shoigu arrived here on Sunday night to hold the inaugural '2+2' dialogue with their Indian counterparts.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/india-is-eager-for-putin-s-weapons-despite-us-sanctions-risk-1057870.html" target="_blank">India is eager for Putin’s weapons despite US sanctions risk</a></strong></p>.<p>Ahead of the '2+2' dialogue, Jaishankar and Lavrov held bilateral talks.</p>.<p>"India-Russia partnership is unique. We are very conscious that in a world of rapid geopolitical changes, it has in fact been remarkably steady and strong," Jaishankar said in his opening remarks at the meeting. </p>.<p>"I would like to also take the opportunity to underline that we are very satisfied with our bilateral relations and the state of our cooperation," he added.</p>.<p>After the '2+2' talks, the two Russian ministers will join President Vladimir Putin later in the day in his summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>.<p>"For us, the annual India-Russia summit is a unique event. Prime Minister Modi and President Putin share a relationship of great trust and confidence," Jaishankar said.</p>.<p>"The annual summit is taking place after a gap of two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic. We are looking forward to some very significant outcomes from the summit," Jaishankar added.</p>.<p>India and Russia are set to ink a number of pacts to expand cooperation in key areas of defence, trade and investment, energy and technology at the summit.</p>.<p>In the summit as well as in the inaugural '2+2' defence and foreign ministerial talks, the two sides are also expected to focus on the situation in Afghanistan.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH videos here:</strong></p>