On February 17, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov and Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla held political consultations in Moscow.
During the meeting, a wide range of issues pertained to the Russian-Indian interaction was discussed, including the schedule of the upcoming political contacts. The sides underlined their aspiration to increase the trade and economic turnover by expanding cooperation in traditional and high-tech spheres.
They also noted the similarity of approaches by Russia and India to the pressing global and regional issues, as well as stressed the intention of the two countries to continue coordination of efforts at international and regional platforms, including the UN, G20, BRICS, SCO, RIC and EAEU.
During the meeting, a wide range of issues pertained to the Russian-Indian interaction was discussed, including the schedule of the upcoming political contacts. The sides underlined their aspiration to increase the trade and economic turnover by expanding cooperation in traditional and high-tech spheres.
They also noted the similarity of approaches by Russia and India to the pressing global and regional issues, as well as stressed the intention of the two countries to continue coordination of efforts at international and regional platforms, including the UN, G20, BRICS, SCO, RIC and EAEU.
On February 18, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov met with Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla.
They discussed interaction between Moscow and New Delhi in the BRICS format. A number of topical issues pertained to the arms control, nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction and cooperation at the multilateral export control platforms were also touched upon.
They discussed interaction between Moscow and New Delhi in the BRICS format. A number of topical issues pertained to the arms control, nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction and cooperation at the multilateral export control platforms were also touched upon.
Dear friends!
On February 22 & 23, we will be closed to celebrate the #Russia's #FatherlandDefenderDay.
Will resume our work on Wednesday, February 24.
On February 22 & 23, we will be closed to celebrate the #Russia's #FatherlandDefenderDay.
Will resume our work on Wednesday, February 24.
#Russia'n FM Sergey #Lavrov’s remarks at the high-level segment of the Conference on Disarmament: We all need a constructive dialogue more than ever to prevent further degradation of the international arms control architecture ➡️ https://www.mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/-/asset_publisher/cKNonkJE02Bw/content/id/4594359
#Russia'n FM Sergey #Lavrov’s remarks at the high-level segment of the 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council:
Today, the global media is becoming a place for pursuing narrow and self-serving geopolitical goals. Fake and aggressive media campaigns undermine internal political stability in sovereign states, fuel unrest and violence. Of particular concern is the ease with which false advocates of democracy irresponsibly use youngsters and children for their political purposes. This is unacceptable ➡️ https://www.mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/-/asset_publisher/cKNonkJE02Bw/content/id/4594290
Today, the global media is becoming a place for pursuing narrow and self-serving geopolitical goals. Fake and aggressive media campaigns undermine internal political stability in sovereign states, fuel unrest and violence. Of particular concern is the ease with which false advocates of democracy irresponsibly use youngsters and children for their political purposes. This is unacceptable ➡️ https://www.mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/-/asset_publisher/cKNonkJE02Bw/content/id/4594290
#Lavrov: Western experts know that the #SputnikV vaccine is definitely one of the best. Otherwise, there would not be such a stream of requests for it, which is growing geometrically ➡ https://bit.ly/3qTCfLn
On February 24-25, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Sherpa in BRICS Sergey Ryabkov participated in the BRICS Sherpas/ Sous-Sherpas meeting in the format of a video conference.
During the meeting, the priorities of the Indian chairmanship in 2021under the theme "BRICS@15: Intra BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus" were presented.
Topical issues of the five-sided cooperation, further strengthening of the mechanisms for multifaceted interaction within BRICS in all three areas of the strategic partnership - politics and security, economics and finance, cultural and humanitarian contacts, were touched upon. BRICS Events Calendar 2021 was presented, as well.
The Russian side noted importance of the practical implementation of the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership 2025, approved at the 12th BRICS Summit held during the Russian chairmanship, as well as continuing work on other initiatives launched under the Russia's auspices.
During the meeting, the priorities of the Indian chairmanship in 2021under the theme "BRICS@15: Intra BRICS Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus" were presented.
Topical issues of the five-sided cooperation, further strengthening of the mechanisms for multifaceted interaction within BRICS in all three areas of the strategic partnership - politics and security, economics and finance, cultural and humanitarian contacts, were touched upon. BRICS Events Calendar 2021 was presented, as well.
The Russian side noted importance of the practical implementation of the BRICS Counter-Terrorism Strategy and the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership 2025, approved at the 12th BRICS Summit held during the Russian chairmanship, as well as continuing work on other initiatives launched under the Russia's auspices.
#Zakharova: On February 17, 2021, the Lazzaro Spallanzani National Institute for Infectious Diseases in Italy published its scientific conclusion on the #SputnikV vaccine. The report describes the technical characteristics of the Russian vaccine, reviews the methods and results of its experimental use based on the clinical studies published by The Lancet journal and lists the countries that have approved the Sputnik V vaccine.
The Italian experts note in their conclusion that the available data suggests that the Russian vaccine is highly effective and safe. They believe Sputnik V can play a major role in the coronavirus vaccination programme. The conclusion was submitted to the Health Ministry and Foreign Ministry of Italy.
In an interview with Italy’s flagship TV channel, RAI 1, the director of the institute, Francesco Vaia, urged the Italian authorities not to politicise the procurement of coronavirus vaccines and recommended the use of the Russian vaccine in Italy.
The conclusion of the prestigious Italian institute confirms again that the world’s first Russian vaccine is highly effective against the coronavirus, and underscores the objective and unbiased approach of the scientific community to combatting the pandemic. Russia seeks an open, objective, science-based discussion of these issues. We reject any attempts to politicise this vitally important matter for narrow, opportunistic purposes.
We naturally support the appeal of the Italian scientists to remove ideology from the efforts to confront one of the greatest challenges of our time. Russia seeks the broadest possible cooperation in this area.
From the Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman's media briefing ➡️ http://bit.ly/3dSmoZG
The Italian experts note in their conclusion that the available data suggests that the Russian vaccine is highly effective and safe. They believe Sputnik V can play a major role in the coronavirus vaccination programme. The conclusion was submitted to the Health Ministry and Foreign Ministry of Italy.
In an interview with Italy’s flagship TV channel, RAI 1, the director of the institute, Francesco Vaia, urged the Italian authorities not to politicise the procurement of coronavirus vaccines and recommended the use of the Russian vaccine in Italy.
The conclusion of the prestigious Italian institute confirms again that the world’s first Russian vaccine is highly effective against the coronavirus, and underscores the objective and unbiased approach of the scientific community to combatting the pandemic. Russia seeks an open, objective, science-based discussion of these issues. We reject any attempts to politicise this vitally important matter for narrow, opportunistic purposes.
We naturally support the appeal of the Italian scientists to remove ideology from the efforts to confront one of the greatest challenges of our time. Russia seeks the broadest possible cooperation in this area.
From the Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman's media briefing ➡️ http://bit.ly/3dSmoZG
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Russian FM Sergey Lavrov at a meeting with the heads of foreign media offices in Russia: I would like to emphasise in particular that we do not close our doors to anyone and are always ready for discussions. That said, we cannot accept, let alone agree with, the current wave of so-called fakes, the attempts to use labels from the ideological clichés of the Cold War. Such attempts are turning the information field into an area of confrontation. I believe this does not help create the atmosphere that is required by our time.
As the coronavirus pandemic has shown, our time demands an end to the attempts to create confrontation and hostility at every step. Even as regards the vaccines, sometimes there is a desire to turn this issue that is vital for all humanity, above all, for ensuring that all people have the right to live, into an object of geopolitical insinuations.
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As the coronavirus pandemic has shown, our time demands an end to the attempts to create confrontation and hostility at every step. Even as regards the vaccines, sometimes there is a desire to turn this issue that is vital for all humanity, above all, for ensuring that all people have the right to live, into an object of geopolitical insinuations.
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Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks at a meeting with the heads of foreign media offices in Russia, Moscow, March…
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Russia and India have agreed to create a target working group for gas, which will operate in the framework of the working group for cooperation in the sphere of energy and energy efficiency of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological, and Cultural Cooperation, the Russian Energy Ministry said following the opening of the India Energy Office in Moscow on March 2, 2021.
The new office will serve as a center for establishing interaction between key Indian energy companies and Russian businesses, Deputy Russian Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin was quoted as saying in the statement.
"These companies represent all the main sectors in energy - LNG, engineering services, production, and processing. We expect that the India Energy Office could become a new breakthrough instrument for strengthening interaction between Russia and India. There is a great deal of potential for increasing investment and implementing joint projects in the sphere of entering new segments, including joint oil production in new regions," Sorokin said.
The new office will serve as a center for establishing interaction between key Indian energy companies and Russian businesses, Deputy Russian Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin was quoted as saying in the statement.
"These companies represent all the main sectors in energy - LNG, engineering services, production, and processing. We expect that the India Energy Office could become a new breakthrough instrument for strengthening interaction between Russia and India. There is a great deal of potential for increasing investment and implementing joint projects in the sphere of entering new segments, including joint oil production in new regions," Sorokin said.
Comment by Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on new US anti-Russia sanctions ➡️http://bit.ly/3sMUhiM
The US Administration, teamed up with the EU, has made a hostile move towards Russia by announcing new sanctions “to punish Moscow.”
Having become enmeshed in its own domestic problems, the White House is again trying to cultivate the image of an external enemy. We have repeatedly commented on this US policy which lacks logic and common sense. It is increasingly aggravating bilateral relations that Washington has already brought to a complete halt.
Absurdity triumphs when the reason behind the sanctions is based on Alexey Navalny’s alleged “poisoning” with some toxic “chemical warfare” agent. This is just a pretext for the continuing undisguised interference in our domestic affairs, and we will not accept this. Based on the principle of reciprocity, we will respond but not necessarily with symmetrical measures.
We can only assume that the US administration does not realise that times have changed and that in the current geopolitical realities attempts to dictate one’s will to others are counterproductive for those who are unable to quit this approach. Instead of instigating a new round of confrontation the US should concentrate on the honest implementation of its commitments, for example, on the destruction of its chemical weapons, weapons Russia hasn’t possessed since 2017.
Apparently, our US colleagues find it difficult to understand and accept the idea that their claims to exclusivity are baseless. Any hopes to impose something on Russia by way of sanctions or other pressure have failed in the past and will fail now. If the US is not ready for an equitable and reasonable dialogue, this is their choice. Regardless of the US’s enthusiasm for sanctions we will continue to consistently and resolutely uphold our national interests and rebuff any aggression. We urge our colleagues not to play with fire.
As a serial violator of international treaties and agreements on arms control and the non-proliferation of weapons, Washington is, by definition, deprived of the moral right to “lecture” others.
The US Administration, teamed up with the EU, has made a hostile move towards Russia by announcing new sanctions “to punish Moscow.”
Having become enmeshed in its own domestic problems, the White House is again trying to cultivate the image of an external enemy. We have repeatedly commented on this US policy which lacks logic and common sense. It is increasingly aggravating bilateral relations that Washington has already brought to a complete halt.
Absurdity triumphs when the reason behind the sanctions is based on Alexey Navalny’s alleged “poisoning” with some toxic “chemical warfare” agent. This is just a pretext for the continuing undisguised interference in our domestic affairs, and we will not accept this. Based on the principle of reciprocity, we will respond but not necessarily with symmetrical measures.
We can only assume that the US administration does not realise that times have changed and that in the current geopolitical realities attempts to dictate one’s will to others are counterproductive for those who are unable to quit this approach. Instead of instigating a new round of confrontation the US should concentrate on the honest implementation of its commitments, for example, on the destruction of its chemical weapons, weapons Russia hasn’t possessed since 2017.
Apparently, our US colleagues find it difficult to understand and accept the idea that their claims to exclusivity are baseless. Any hopes to impose something on Russia by way of sanctions or other pressure have failed in the past and will fail now. If the US is not ready for an equitable and reasonable dialogue, this is their choice. Regardless of the US’s enthusiasm for sanctions we will continue to consistently and resolutely uphold our national interests and rebuff any aggression. We urge our colleagues not to play with fire.
As a serial violator of international treaties and agreements on arms control and the non-proliferation of weapons, Washington is, by definition, deprived of the moral right to “lecture” others.
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Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on new US anti-Russia sanctions
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#Zakharova: We continue to monitor the situation at the China-India border. We welcome the agreements reached by the foreign ministers of #China & #India during the phone conversation on February 25.
We respect the parties’ resolve to settle the situation without foreign interference and within the existing framework of the multi-level mechanisms of bilateral dialogue.
We hope that both states, being responsible members of the international community, will be able to find mutually acceptable peaceful ways to resolve the tension as soon as possible.
We respect the parties’ resolve to settle the situation without foreign interference and within the existing framework of the multi-level mechanisms of bilateral dialogue.
We hope that both states, being responsible members of the international community, will be able to find mutually acceptable peaceful ways to resolve the tension as soon as possible.
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Russian Ambassador to India Nikolay R.Kudashev: Happy #IWD2021! We wish you and your loved ones all the best and good health in this difficult time for all mankind
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Noted the publication in the Indian media claiming that Russia allegedly “kept India out” of the international efforts for the Afghan peace process, which seems to be based on ill-informed sources.
Dialogue between Russia and India has always been very close and forward-looking on all global and regional issues, including the situation in Afghanistan. It has been intensively maintained in bilateral and multilateral formats, including the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group, Moscow consultations, etc.
Due to the complexity of the Afghan settlement, moving towards a relevant regional consensus and coordination with other partners, including the US, is critical. We proceed from the importance of the implementation of the US-Taliban agreement signed in Doha in February 2020 and approved by a UN Security Council resolution.
Russia always stated that India plays very important role in Afghanistan, and its eventual deeper involvement in dedicated dialogue formats is natural.
Dialogue between Russia and India has always been very close and forward-looking on all global and regional issues, including the situation in Afghanistan. It has been intensively maintained in bilateral and multilateral formats, including the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group, Moscow consultations, etc.
Due to the complexity of the Afghan settlement, moving towards a relevant regional consensus and coordination with other partners, including the US, is critical. We proceed from the importance of the implementation of the US-Taliban agreement signed in Doha in February 2020 and approved by a UN Security Council resolution.
Russia always stated that India plays very important role in Afghanistan, and its eventual deeper involvement in dedicated dialogue formats is natural.