New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko on Monday, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations and exchanging views on regional and global issues.
The consultations, held in New Delhi, covered the entire gamut of the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Both sides also assessed progress in the implementation of decisions taken during the 23rd Annual Summit held in the national capital in December 2025.
According to a post on X by the Ministry of External Affairs, “India-Russia Foreign Office Consultations, co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, were held in New Delhi today. Both sides reviewed the full spectrum of Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership and shared perspectives on bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest.”
India-Russia Foreign Office Consultations, co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, were held in New Delhi today.
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A statement from the Embassy of Russia in India said the discussions included key items on the bilateral agenda, notably the schedule of upcoming high-level contacts.
“On March 30, in New Delhi, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko held consultations with Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary, India’s Ministry of External Affairs. The parties discussed a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda, including the schedule of upcoming contacts, as well as exchanged views on regional and international matters,” the statement read.
During his visit, Rudenko also called on External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who described the interaction as productive.
Sharing details on X, Jaishankar said, “Good to meet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko of Russia. Spoke about further advancement of our wide-ranging cooperation. As well as regional and global developments.”
The previous round of Foreign Office Consultations between the two sides was held in Moscow in March 2025.
