🇮🇳🇷🇺 Russian FM recalls words of 'amigo' Jaishankar, who advised Europeans to look at themselves before lecturing others
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🗯 "My friend, Foreign Minister Subramanyam Jaishankar, was once at the UN, giving a speech. He was asked why they started buying so much oil from Russia. He… pic.twitter.com/nD4C0YHMDj
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:08am on 05 Mar 2024,Tuesday India Global
In an address at the World Youth Forum in Sochi, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov commended India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar for advocating national dignity amid questions about India's oil purchases from Russia. Lavrov highlighted the enduring ties between the two nations, emphasizing Russia's support during the Cold War and collaborative defense projects like the BrahMos missile system. Lavrov quoted Jaishankar's response at the UN, where he advised critics to focus on their own affairs, showcasing India's assertive stance on its strategic partnerships. Jaishankar previously affirmed that Russia has consistently upheld India's interests, underscoring the stability and warmth of the bilateral relationship. Lavrov's remarks reaffirm the strength of India-Russia friendship.
