Discussed topical issues of the bilateral agenda, as well as international and regional problems…reports Asian Lite News
During the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting in South Africa’s Cape Town on Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar and discussed the topical issues of the bilateral agenda, as well as international and regional problems.
The two ministers also praised the dynamism of collaboration in the most significant sectors of special and privileged strategic partnerships between India and Russia. “On June 1, during his visit to South Africa to take part in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with his Indian counterpart Dr S.Jaishankar. Topical issues of the bilateral agenda, as well as international and regional problems, were discussed,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
During the meeting, emphasis was laid on developing discussion in the SCO, BRICS, and G20.
“The Ministers commended the dynamics of cooperation in the most important areas of the special and privileged strategic partnership between two countries. Particular attention was paid to expanding the dialogue in the SCO, BRICS and the G20,” according to the statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry.
“Mutual disposition was reaffirmed to continue the course of building a fair multipolar system of interstate relations, including the prevention and impede of the use of the neo-colonial practices,” the Russian Foreign Ministry added.
During his opening remarks at the BRICS FMs meeting in Cape Town today, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said that the nations of the bloc should approach key contemporary issues seriously, constructively and collectively.
“The BRICS meeting is an important event in our diplomatic calendar and more so at a time when the international situation is challenging. Colleagues, the global environment today demands that we, the BRICS nations, approach key contemporary issues seriously, constructively and collectively,” the EAM said in his opening remarks at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Cape Town, South Africa.
The EAM further said: “Our gathering must send out a strong message that the world is multipolar, that it is rebalancing, and that old ways cannot address new situations. We are a symbol of change and must act accordingly.”
“This responsibility is even greater as we contemplate the devastating after-effects of the COVID Pandemic, the stresses arising from conflict and the economic distress of the Global South,” he said.
Earlier today, a family Photo ceremony ahead of the BRICS Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs also took place. The picture was shared on Twitter by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.
The foreign ministers from the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) are presently in Cape Town to attend the meeting from 1-2 June.
South Africa, the bloc’s current chair, is hosting the BRICS foreign ministers conference in the South African capital.
Jaishankar, South African counterpart
Jaishankar met his South African counterpart Naledi Pandor and reviewed the progress of the strategic partnership between the two countries.
“A warm meeting with FM Naledi Pandor of South Africa. Thank her for hosting us in the Indo-Atlantic city of Cape Town. Reviewed the progress of our strategic partnership and agreed to commemorate the 30th anniversary of our diplomatic ties in a fitting manner,” EAM Jaishankar tweeted. “Exchanged views on BRICS, IBSA, G20 and UN where we have a strong tradition of cooperating closely,” he added.
The foreign ministers from the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) are presently in Cape Town to attend the meeting from 1-2 June.
South Africa, the bloc’s current chair, is hosting the BRICS foreign ministers conference in the South African capital.
Jaishankar also met the Foreign Affairs minister of Saudi Arabia in Cape Town and had a productive exchange of views on the global situation.
“So nice to see FM HH Prince @FaisalbinFarhan of Saudi Arabia. A productive exchange of views on the global situation. Look forward to advancing bilateral cooperation through the Strategic Partnership Council,” the EAM wrote on Twitter.
The two ministers met and exchanged views on the topics on the agenda of the BRICS Friends Ministerial Meeting.
“Both Ministers also exchanged views on the topics on the agenda of the BRICS Friends Ministerial Meeting. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi, the Kingdom’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa, Sultan Al-Angari, and the Director General of His Highness’s Office, Mr. Abdulrahman Al-Dawood,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia tweeted.
During his visit to South Africa, Jaishankar will call on the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa and is expected to hold bilateral meetings with other BRICS Foreign Ministers, as well as, ‘Friends of BRICS’ Ministers. He will also have an interaction with the Indian diaspora in Capetown, according to an official statement. (ANI)
