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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Moscow values its relationship with Delhi highly and will continue to develop ties.

In response to a WION question during his press conference, Lavrov said, "We value our relationship highly. It is no coincidence that it is a special privilege strategic partnership, and we are going to keep developing and advancing that partnership."

Russian President Putin visited India last month for the annual India-Russia summit. That month also saw the first ever meeting of India's and Russia's defence and foreign ministers, which will be rotated between the two countries.

The Russian foreign minister said President Putin had "very useful negotiations" in Delhi and that both "the President and the Prime Minister (Modi) managed to spend several hours talking and that was a very useful exchange." 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-will-take-measures-to-eliminate-threats-if-us-ignores-security-proposals-minister-lavrov-441473">Also read | Russia will take measures to eliminate threats if US ignores security proposals: Minister Lavrov</a> 
 
The main pillars of the two countries' partnership are defence and space.The BrahMos Missile System, as well as the licenced production in India of SU-30 aircraft and T-90 tanks, are examples of such flagship cooperation in the defence sector.

In space cooperation, Russia&nbsp;trained four Indian cosmonauts who will be part of the Gaganyaan mission, India's first manned space mission.

In response to the RIC summit, or Russia, India, and China summit, FM Lavrov referred to the RIC grouping as an&nbsp;"important structure", pointing out that foreign ministers have met "some 20 times since the creation of the RIC." He highlighted that there are "sectoral meetings between ministers, their deputies, and experts on trade, economic, and humanitarian cooperation."

Last year, the foreign ministers of RIC countries met virtually.&nbsp;Leaders of the RIC countries have met on the sidelines of the G20 summit. The last leaders' level meeting at the level of PM Modi, President Xi, and Putin took place on the sidelines of the Osaka G20 summit. But Chinese aggressive action on the line of actual control with India might make the holding of such meetings difficult.

The Russian Foreign minister said, "We see that our Indian and Chinese friends are interested in keeping this format going forward and in developing this format going forward," pointing out that, "I know India and China have a direct dialogue on many issues, including security issues." I know there is a declaration of strategic partnership between India and China, but if "RIC may be useful for strengthening trust and confidence building, this is something we are going to support."

Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov is hopeful for the summit and was the first to talk about the meeting happening this year. For Russia, both India and China have been close allies.&nbsp;

As Lavrov said, "apart from the political significance of this RIC format, the 3 countries are part of a single geographical space, RIC format also deals with economic formats of cooperation which are promising." Russia, China, India are part of the SCO, BRICS groupings.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Moscow values its relationship with Delhi highly and will continue to develop ties. In response to a WION question during his press conference, Lavrov said, "We value our relationship highly.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Moscow values its relationship with Delhi highly and will continue to develop ties. In response to a WION question during his press conference, Lavrov said, "We value our relationship highly. It is no coincidence that it is a special privilege strategic partnership, and we are going to keep developing and advancing that partnership." Russian President Putin visited India last month for the annual India-Russia summit. That month also saw the first ever meeting of India's and Russia's defence and foreign ministers, which will be rotated between the two countries. The Russian foreign minister said President Putin had "very useful negotiations" in Delhi and that both "the President and the Prime Minister (Modi) managed to spend several hours talking and that was a very useful exchange." Also read | Russia will take measures to eliminate threats if US ignores security proposals: Minister Lavrov The main pillars of the two countries' partnership are defence and space.The BrahMos Missile System, as well as the licenced production in India of SU-30 aircraft and T-90 tanks, are examples of such flagship cooperation in the defence sector. In space cooperation, Russia trained four Indian cosmonauts who will be part of the Gaganyaan mission, India's first manned space mission. In response to the RIC summit, or Russia, India, and China summit, FM Lavrov referred to the RIC grouping as an "important structure", pointing out that foreign ministers have met "some 20 times since the creation of the RIC." He highlighted that there are "sectoral meetings between ministers, their deputies, and experts on trade, economic, and humanitarian cooperation." Last year, the foreign ministers of RIC countries met virtually. Leaders of the RIC countries have met on the sidelines of the G20 summit. The last leaders' level meeting at the level of PM Modi, President Xi, and Putin took place on the sidelines of the Osaka G20 summit. But Chinese aggressive action on the line of actual control with India might make the holding of such meetings difficult. The Russian Foreign minister said, "We see that our Indian and Chinese friends are interested in keeping this format going forward and in developing this format going forward," pointing out that, "I know India and China have a direct dialogue on many issues, including security issues." I know there is a declaration of strategic partnership between India and China, but if "RIC may be useful for strengthening trust and confidence building, this is something we are going to support." Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov is hopeful for the summit and was the first to talk about the meeting happening this year. For Russia, both India and China have been close allies. As Lavrov said, "apart from the political significance of this RIC format, the 3 countries are part of a single geographical space, RIC format also deals with economic formats of cooperation which are promising." Russia, China, India are part of the SCO, BRICS groupings.

We value our relationship with India highly: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to WION

India and China have issued a joint statement after the 14th commander-level talks amid border tensions. However, no outcome or breakthrough in resolving tensions has come up yet.

14th round of military talks between India & China remain inconclusive

After a series of allegations of multiple lockdown breaching parties and weeks of denials of rule-breaking, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has now apologized for attending one gathering and has been plunged into a major crisis around his leadership. Anger at Johnson, UK govt mounts as reports claim that parties continued well after midnight with at least 30 people attending.

Anger at Johnson, UK govt mounts as reports claim that parties continued well after midnight

The Taliban administration has now approved its very first budget for the country. The budget has come for the first time since the hardline Islamists have managed to return back to power on the 15th of August last year.

$508 Million budget approved for the 1st quarter by the Taliban administration in Afghanistan

More trouble for controversy-hit Novak Djokovic as Australia cancels his visa for the 2nd time. Meanwhile, Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas wades into the Novak Djokovic vaccination controversy. The world no. 4 tells WION's Digvijay Singh Deo that the world no. 1 is playing by his own rules.

More trouble for controversy-hit Novak Djokovic as Australia cancels his visa for the 2nd time

The US telecom industry and the airline industry have been arguing over the potential impact of 5G wireless services on aircrafts. This is in stark contrast to the rollout of new-generation services elsewhere.

5G vs airlines

The Omicron variant has brought an urgency in getting the world vaccinated, but despite this, foreign nations last month have rejected almost about 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccines mainly due to their rapid expiry date.

UNICEF: Poor nations rejected over 100 MN vaccine doses due to near expiry dates & lack of storage

Taliban administration approves the first budget since the takeover of the Afghanistan

In a major political gamble, President Biden failed to gather support from lawmakers as US's voting reforms bill hits the roadblock.

US: President Joe Biden fails to unite democrats as voting reforms bill hits the roadblock

Nigerians will once again have access to the microblogging platform Twitter after the government finally decided to lift a ban on Twitter that was imposed last year in June.

Nigerian government lifts the ban on microblogging platform Twitter that was imposed last year

Valerie Pecresse, a French woman who could become France's first female President. Voter survey shows she could beat President Emmanuel Macron in April's election.

Meet Valerie Pecresse, a French woman who could become France's first female President

As rental accommodation and used cars maintain their strong gains, the US consumer prices increased solidly in the month of December culminating in what is being described as the largest annual rise in terms of inflation.

US Consumer prices at 40-year high as rental accommodation & used cars maintain strong gains

United Kingdom Secretary of State for International Trade is on a two-day visit to India. The British trade secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan will launch free trade agreement negotiations in New Delhi.

India & UK to launch joint trade panel

Issuing a warning on the digital currency the British lawmakers have said that a digital pound used by consumers could potentially harm financial stability, raise the cost of credit, and also erode privacy.

British lawmakers issue warning against the digital pound

A factory assembling apple iPhones in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is gradually getting back in action. This comes after nearly a month-long shutdown following complaints on poor living conditions of workers. Apple Inc supplier Foxcon will reopen an iPhone manufacturing facility in the state.

India: Foxconn India iPhone plant to reopen in Tamil Nadu

A financial crisis is intensifying in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. In the face of economic hardship, the Taliban administration is expanding its food for work program.

Taliban increase payment to workers in Wheat amid the ongoing financial crisis in Afghanistan

US inflation at nearly 40-year high

US Consumer prices at nearly 40-year high as rental accommodation & used cars maintain strong gains

Personalized smart guns that can be fired only by verified users could soon be available across American markets. Pistols that will read your fingerprints and may perhaps also require passcode before you can fire them could potentially lead a new era of smart guns.

Smart guns that can be fired only by verified users could soon be available across American markets

Thousands of families were torn apart back in 1947 when the partition between India and Pakistan took place. There were only a few who managed to find their way back to their families, and this is the story of two brothers who have managed to reunite after 74 long years.

Story of two brothers who have managed to reunite after 74 long years at Kartarpur corridor

Tearless onions will be available in the UK market. They'll be less pungent and much more expensive than normal onions.

Tearless onions will be available in the UK market

After four long hours of negotiations between Russia and the NATO members, there is still no breakthrough on the issue of Ukraine.

After hours of negotiations between Russia & the NATO members, there is still no breakthrough

Under fire for organising and attending parties when the UK was under strict lockdown, PM Boris Johnson apologises in the British parliament.

Under fire for lockdown parties, UK PM Boris Johnson grilled in the British Parliament

There's been a lot of action on the tennis courts, but there's also been some action away from the tennis courts. Watch men's singles world number four and red bull athlete Stefanos Tsitsipas speak to WION on the Djokovic controversy.

Men's singles world number four Stefanos Tsitsipas speaks to WION on the Djokovic controversy

Green tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas wades into the Novak Djokovic vaccination controversy. The world no. 4 tells WION's Digvijay Singh Deo that the world no. 1 is playing by his own rules.

Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas wades into the Novak Djokovic's vaccination controversy

After four inconclusive elections in two years Israel finally decided on a government but as we speak a plantation issue has thrown the entire coalition into a crisis. A controversial tree planting program resumed in the south of the country, tensions rose shortly when those opposing the resumption started to protest.

11 arrested in clashes as tree-planting resumes in Israel

Hospitalizations in the United States due to COVID have increased by 33 percent from a week earlier. This is according to the US centers for disease control and prevention.

Hospitalizations in the US due to COVID have increased by 33%, deaths up by 40%

A sharp increase in teen pregnancies and child marriages has been reported in Zimbabwe during the pandemic, with at least 5,000 girls falling pregnant and 1,174 cases of child marriages being recorded last year.

A sharp increase in teen pregnancies & child marriages in Zimbabwe during the pandemic

As the world grapples with the omicron variant and rushes to provide booster doses to their vulnerable population, the world health organization has warned that the omicron variant is dangerous especially for those who have not been vaccinated.

WHO: Omicron variant is dangerous for those who have not been vaccinated yet

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