Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2026, underlining strong bilateral ties. He highlighted growing trade, strategic alignment after President Vladimir Putin’s 2025 India visit, and cooperation in logistics and technology, while noting both nations aim to boost trade to $100 billion by 2030.

Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday expressed Moscow's anticipation for continued high-level diplomatic engagement with New Delhi, highlighting the enduring nature of the bilateral partnership.

In a video address to the participants of the 2nd International Conference "Russia and India: Towards a New Agenda for Bilateral Relations," Lavrov stated, "We look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Russia in 2026."

The Foreign Minister noted that the relationship is built upon a "time-tested friendship" that "stands as a model of how interstate relations should be built - on equality, mutual trust and respect, and due regard for each other's interests."

This upcoming visit follows the significant diplomatic groundwork laid during President Vladimir Putin's trip to India in late 2025. Lavrov remarked, "Following President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi in December 2025, the alignment of Russia's and India's strategic objectives was reaffirmed, and a substantial package of documents, including policy documents, was signed."