EAM S Jaishankar Meets Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin In Delhi, Discusses Bilateral Ties & Parliamentary Cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Russia's State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin in New Delhi on Monday, discussing bilateral cooperation and potential strengthening of parliamentary ties between the two nations. Jaishankar shared a post on X, expressing his pleasure in meeting Volodin and his delegation, and highlighting the bilateral cooperation and opportunities for deeper parliamentary linkages between India and Russia.

Earlier in the day, Volodin emphasized that BRICS nations agree on the right of each state to follow a sovereign path of development. During the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, Volodin stressed that BRICS, despite its diverse political systems, economic models, and traditions, is united in building a multipolar world that respects different approaches and national legislations, and recognizes the right of each state to pursue a sovereign development path.

Volodin, who is currently on his first foreign visit to India for the two-day forum, highlighted the progress made by BRICS over the past 20 years, asserting that it has become a crucial pillar of the emerging multipolar world and a just world order. He further mentioned that relations between Russia and India within BRICS are a prime example of effective cooperation, where sovereign states collaborate on mutually beneficial terms, driving their economies and enhancing the well-being of their citizens.

Volodin also met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the forum's inauguration in New Delhi, conveying greetings and best wishes from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Volodin and Modi discussed bilateral relations over the sidelines of the BRICS forum, while Volodin's delegation met with their Indian counterparts, indicating the significance of parliamentary cooperation between the two nations.