Jaishankar to visit Russia on August 23, 24
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Russia on August 23-24, 2026, to co-chair the 27th session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission. During the trip, he will meet with First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss bilateral cooperation and global issues.
Why it matters
This visit underscores the ongoing strategic partnership between India and Russia, focusing on strengthening economic, technological, and cultural ties amidst a complex global geopolitical landscape.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar will embark on a two-day visit to Russia on Sunday (August 23, 2026) for the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC), the Ministry of External Affairs said on Saturday (August 22, 2026).
“At the invitation of First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Denis Manturov, the External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, will undertake an official visit to Russia on 23-24 August 2026 to co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC),” the MEA said in a statement.
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