🇷🇺🇮🇳 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov took part in the opening ceremony of exhibition «Leo Tolstoy – Mahatma Gandhi» in New Delhi.

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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the opening ceremony of the Tolstoy-Gandhi exhibition in New Delhi (March 1, 2023)

💬 This year we will mark two events of significance to both Russia and India: the 195th birth anniversary of the great Russian writer, Leo Tolstoy, and the 75th anniversary of the tragic death of Mahatma Gandhi.

☝️ The equality of peoples and the rejection of colonialism and all other forms of oppression were the values that bonded Leo Tolstoy and Mahatma Gandhi in the early 20th century, although they lived thousands of kilometres away from each other.

Tolstoy’s ideals of justice and love for one’s neighbours inspired Mahatma Gandhi during the early stages of his non-violent struggle against the British colonial yoke, which culminated in the declaration of India’s independence.

It is becoming increasingly important now to study the rich legacy of our countries’ public figures and moral leaders. We appreciate the substantial creative potential of India’s G20 Presidency and its theme on the unity of nations and common future for humanity, which resonates with the philosophy of Leo Tolstoy and Mahatma Gandhi.

🇷🇺🇮🇳 Moscow and New Delhi are consistent opponents of neo-colonial practices such as illegal unilateral sanctions, threats, blackmail and other forms of pressure on sovereign states.

We have been consistently advocating respect for the cultural and civilisational diversity of the modern world and the inalienable right of nations to independently choose their development paths.

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🇷🇺🙏🇮🇳 On March 1, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with his colleague Dr S.Jaishankar as part of his visit to New Delhi to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting.

The sides exchanged views in a confidential spirit on topical issues of the Russian-Indian relations, reaffirmed their focus on further strengthening the special and privileged strategic partnership in all areas.

The mutual intent to increase coordination in the international arena and multilateral formats, primarily the UN, as well as the SCO, BRICS and the G20, was emphasized.

The common commitment to the formation of a polycentric world order based on fair and democratic values and the principle of the rule of law was reaffirmed.

It was agreed to maintain the current dynamics of the political dialogue.

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Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives at the #G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting

📍 New Delhi, March 2

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🤝 Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar greets Sergey Lavrov, who arrived at the meeting of the at the #G20 FM Ministerial

🇷🇺🇮🇳 Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s talks with Minister of External Affairs of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi (March 1, 2023)

🤝 The Ministers reaffirmed their intention to continue strengthening their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership in all areas.

✅ They emphasised the mutual goal of enhancing coordination in the international arena and multilateral formats, primarily the United Nations, as well as in the SCO, BRICS and the G20.

✅ They reaffirmed the shared commitment to creating a polycentric global system based on just and democratic principles and the supremacy of the law.

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Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov takes part in the first Plenary Session of G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting.

📍 New Delhi, March 2

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⚡️ Russian FM Sergey Lavrov Begins Press Conference in Delhi after G20FMM

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🔴 #LIVE: #Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov's press conference following the Plenary Session of G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting

📍 New Delhi, March 2

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❗ 🇷🇺FM Lavrov meets with 🇮🇳PM Modi on Sidelines of G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meet in New Delhi

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❗️Putin: Incident in Bryansk Region Terrorist Attack, Ukrainians Attacked Civilians

The Ukrainian saboteurs opened fire despite being able to see the family with children were in a civilian car, the Russian president noted.

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Russia at UN: NATO Unsettled Security Architecture - Arms Control Extremely Difficult

Deputy FM Sergey Ryabkov has blamed NATO for the current, degrading state of arms control around the globe - as the military alliance seeks control at the expense of wider protections.

Ryabkov told UN members that pressuring countries create risks, as Washington & partners escalate the conflict in Ukraine. He also said Russia would respect limits after suspending its role in the New START treaty.

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🇺🇸 State Sec. Blinken Urges 🇷🇺 FM Lavrov to Reverse Decision on New START on G20 Sidelines in India (Reuters)

The Russian Foreign Ministry said the US reached out to Russia for contact and the top diplomats spoke while on the move.

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❗️🇷🇺 Deputy FM: Contact made in Geneva with US delegation on START Situation - Sergey Ryabkov called conversation "business-like" while speaking at the Russian mission building in Switzerland

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🇷🇺 Relations with 🇮🇳 Reflect Special Character of Ties - Sergey Lavrov added that Moscow highly appreciates India's stance on global matters

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📚 A Sputnik correspondent went to the World Book Exhibition, which opened in India on February 25 and which was visited by Russia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov.

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