He also underlined that governments only engage with those in the domains of military, space, and nuclear energy with whom they have a "high degree" of confidence.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar(PTI)


External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that while all nations' relationships have had ups and downs, the one constant in world politics has been India-Russia ties.
 He also emphasised that governments only engage with those in the domains of military, space, and nuclear energy with whom they have a "high degree" of confidence.
On Tuesday, the EAM interacted with the Indian community during an event in Moscow.
In his remarks at the occasion, Jaishankar stated, "The relationship between India and Russia is exceptional in many ways...if one looks at the last 60, 70, 80 years of politics among the major countries." They have had ties, but all of them have had ups and downs...Russia and China, Russia and the United States, Russia and Europe, India and China, India and the United States. Over time, you will see that there are good times, bad times, good memories, and wonderful achievements."
He also stated that during his five-day tour to Russia, he will meet with his Russian colleague, Sergei Lavrov, on Wednesday.


Taking to X (previously Twitter), Jaishankar stated that during his discussion, he asked the Indian community to help develop the two nations' mutually beneficial ties.


"Interacted with Moscow's Indian community." Appreciated their commitment to India and Russia's robust and consistent partnership. The Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership represents the last 75 years of experiences and feelings. urged the community to help enhance mutually beneficial collaboration. Their contribution to strengthening relationships between our civic society is vital. In a multipolar world, a #AtmanirbharBharat would strengthen ties with Russia," Jaishankar said on X.


During his speech, the EAM also stated that, while both India and Russia have evolved dramatically in the previous 70-80 years, the friendship between New Delhi and Moscow has remained steady.


"What distinguishes India-Russia relations for me. From the early 1950s until the mid-1980s. During this time, there have been significant developments. The Soviet Union became the Russian Federation, international politics changed dramatically, Russia evolved, and India grew. "However, if there is one constant in world politics, it is the relationship between India and Russia," he says.
According to Jaishankar, the collaboration between India and Russia in numerous domains demonstrates the nature of the two nations' relationship.
"Russia is a unique partner in a few sectors, including military and nuclear energy...We signed several major agreements related to future units of the Kudankulam Nuclear Project today in my presence and that of Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. Defence, nuclear, and space partnerships are often reserved for countries with which you have a high level of confidence. So it's not simply what we accomplish; our cooperation reflects the nature of our connection," he continued.


The EAM recognised that India received "very strong cooperation" from Russia during its G20 leadership and reaffirmed New Delhi's commitment to support Moscow's BRICS chairmanship next year.
Jaishankar arrived in Russia on Monday for a four-day tour and expressed excitement about his upcoming engagements.