New Delhi: External affairs minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday met with Sergei Lavrov and Qin Gang, his counterparts from Russia and China, on the sidelines of the foreign ministers’ meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
The SCO meeting, hosted by India in Goa, is being held on Thursday and Friday.
“A detailed discussion with State Councillor and FM Qin Gang of China on our bilateral relationship. The focus remains on resolving outstanding issues and ensuring peace and tranquillity in the border areas.” The two top diplomats also discussed organizations like G20 and BRICS, Jaishankar tweeted.
A detailed discussion with State Councillor and FM Qin Gang of China on our bilateral relationship. Focus remains on resolving outstanding issues and ensuring peace and tranquillity in the border areas.
Also discussed SCO, G20 and BRICS. pic.twitter.com/hxheaPnTqG
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 4, 2023
The minister also met with Russia’s Lavrov. “Comprehensive review of our bilateral, global and multilateral cooperation with FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia. Appreciated Russia’s support for India’s SCO presidency. Also discussed issues pertaining to G20 and BRICS,” Jaishankar said.
Comprehensive review of our bilateral, global and multilateral cooperation with FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia.
Appreciated Russia’s support for India’s SCO presidency. Also discussed issues pertaining to G20 and BRICS. pic.twitter.com/cgfhATd8D4
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 4, 2023
Pakistan’s foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto is also in India for the meeting.