Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and EAM Dr S Jaishankar held a meeting on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

The Russian Embassy in India posted on X, “Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and EAM Dr S Jaishankar hold a meeting on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York.”

On September 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev at the World Food India 2025 and said they discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, fertilizers and food processing.

“Happy to meet Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev at the World Food India 2025. We discussed ways to strengthen our win-win cooperation in agriculture, fertilizers and food processing,” the Prime Minister said in a post on X.

A PMO release said Dmitry Patrushev called on PM Modi. “They exchanged views on enhancing cooperation in agriculture, fertilizers, food processing and other areas of mutual interest,” it said.
PM Modi conveyed his warm greetings to President Vladimir Putin and said that he looked forward to welcoming him to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.

The Prime Minister addressed a gathering during the World Food India 2025 and highlighted that global investors–especially those in the food sector–are looking towards India with great optimism. “India possesses a triple strength of diversity, demand, and scale,” he said.

He said India produces every type of grain, fruit, and vegetable, and this diversity makes the country uniquely positioned in the global landscape. He noted that every hundred kilometers, the cuisine and its flavors change, reflecting India’s rich culinary variety. The Prime Minister underscored that this strong domestic demand gives India a competitive edge and makes it a preferred destination for investors.