Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov calls on PM Modi; reviews progress since 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit
On 14 May 2026 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on PM Narendra Modi and briefed him on bilateral progress since the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit of December 2025.
Summary
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 May 2026. Lavrov briefed the Prime Minister on progress in bilateral cooperation since the leaders' meeting in December 2025 for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit. The two discussed regional and global issues, including the situation in Ukraine and West Asia, and PM Modi reiterated India's consistent stand in favour of dialogue and diplomacy. The Prime Minister asked Lavrov to convey his greetings to President Putin.
Key facts
- Date
- 14 May 2026
- Visitor
- Sergei Lavrov, Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation
- Review
- Progress since the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit (December 2025)
- Issues
- Ukraine and West Asia; India backs dialogue and diplomacy
Practice MCQs 2 questions
When Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on PM Modi in May 2026, he briefed him on progress since which India–Russia Annual Summit held in December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 23rd
Lavrov briefed the PM on progress since the leaders' meeting in December 2025 for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit.
Consider the following statements about Sergei Lavrov's call on PM Modi on 14 May 2026: 1. PM Modi reiterated India's stand in favour of dialogue and diplomacy. 2. The talks were limited to bilateral trade and did not cover Ukraine. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The two discussed regional and global issues including Ukraine and West Asia, so statement 2 is wrong.