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Russia Today
12 hours ago
- Business
- Russia Today
Moscow wants to rekindle Russia-India-China format as NATO fuels discord
Moscow is interested in restarting cooperation within the Russia, India, and China (RIC) format as NATO countries try to sow discord between New Delhi and Beijing, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. Speaking at a Eurasian security conference on Thursday, Lavrov emphasized Russia's 'genuine interest' in reviving the RIC trilateral dialogue, citing recent de-escalation along the India-China border as a timely opportunity. 'Now that, as I understand it, an understanding is being reached between India and China on how to calm the border situation, I believe the time has come to revive the RIC trio,' he stated. China and India have been locked in a military standoff along their disputed Himalayan border, known as the Line of Actual Control (LAC), since a deadly clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020. They have since held multiple rounds of talks to reduce tensions and, while some areas of friction remain, officials from the two countries have recently reported signs of de-escalation and continued military and diplomatic engagement. In his speech, Lavrov also expressed concern about NATO's alleged attempts to involve India in anti-China strategies. 'I have no doubt that our Indian friends – and I say this based on confidential conversations with them – clearly see this provocation,' he said. Lavrov previously stated that Western powers were expecting to 'make our great friends and neighbors India and China clash.' He claimed that this approach was part of a broader agenda to provoke confrontation in the Indo-Pacific and diminish the role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the region. His comments come as India has continued to develop its strategic cooperation with Western countries, including by taking part in joint military exercises and signing defense agreements with the US. New Delhi, however, has refrained from joining any formal alliances. India has also maintained strong relations with Russia despite Western pressure related to the Ukraine conflict. New Delhi has opted not to join Western sanctions against Moscow and has expanded economic cooperation, particularly in the energy sector, becoming one of Russia's largest oil buyers. The countries have set a target of boosting trade to over $100 billion by 2030.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Lavrov's chilling warning to US-led West: 'Beware Russia-India-China troika aligning again!'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said his country is genuinely interested in the revival of activities within the framework of the Russia-India-China (RIC) format. Following the deadly Galwan Valley standoff between the militaries of India and China in 2020, the RIC troika has not been very active. 'I would like to confirm our genuine interest in the earliest resumption of the work within the format of the troika -- Russia, India, China -- which was established many years ago on the initiative of (ex-Russian prime minister) Yevgeny Primakov, and which has organised meetings more than 20 times at the ministerial level since then, not only at the level of foreign policy chiefs but also the heads of other economic, trade and financial agencies of the three countries,' Lavrov was quoted as saying by TASS. The foreign minister was addressing an international social and political conference on forming a single and equitable system of security and cooperation in Eurasia in the city of Perm in the Ural mountains, where Europe borders Asia. Show more Show less
Hans India
a day ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Nadda in Jaipur today to launch schemes for enhancing women's education, financial security
In a bid to connect with the women of Rajasthan, BJP National President J.P. Nadda will be in Jaipur on Saturday where he will launch a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing women's education and security and initiate the direct transfer of financial benefits under several key schemes. His visit coincides with the 300th birth anniversary celebrations of Rani Ahilyabai Holkar, during which he will attend two major programmes focussed on women's welfare and party organisation. J.P. Nadda will first participate in a government event at the Regional Institute of Co-operative Management (RIC), where he will launch a series of schemes aimed at enhancing women's education and security. During the programme, he will also initiate the direct transfer of financial benefits under several key schemes. Later, at a party event organised at Entertainment Paradise, Nadda will engage with BJP workers and public representatives, offering guidance on organisational strength and electoral strategy. He is also scheduled to visit the Chief Minister's residence during his trip. As part of nationwide celebrations led by the BJP central leadership to honour Rani Ahilyabai Holkar's legacy, a state-level dialogue is being organised in Jaipur. According to the itinerary, J.P. Nadda will depart from Delhi at 11:10 AM on an Air India flight and arrive at Jaipur Airport at 12:15 PM. He will be received by Rajasthan BJP President Madan Rathore, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, and other senior party leaders. From there, he will proceed to MNIT, where he is expected to stay from 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM. Nadda will then head to Jhalana RIC at 2:00 PM to inaugurate the 'Kalika Unit' initiative. During this event, 150 Kalika units will be flagged off, supporting women's safety and empowerment. The event will also witness the transfer of funds under various schemes including the 'Lado Protsahan Yojana' in which 32,755 girls will be direct beneficiaries, ST Pre-Matric Scholarship, Safai Karmachari Pre-Matric Scholarship, Balika Distance Education Scheme, Balika Shiksha Protsahan Yojana and Lakhpati Didi Loan Scheme. These initiatives reflect the BJP's commitment to empowering women and boosting their participation in education and economic activities, said party workers.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Sergey Lavrov pushes for revival of Russia-India-China troika
Lavrov pushes for revival of Russia-India-China troika (Picture credit: AP) With India having resolved its 2020 border standoff with China in Ladakh, Russia is pushing India to restart the Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral mechanism. Foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said an understanding had been reached between India and China on how to ease the situation on the border and it's time now for the revival of the RIC troika. "I would like to confirm our genuine interest in earliest resumption of the work within the format of troika - Russia, India, China - which was established many years ago on the initiative of Yevgeny Primakov (former Russian PM), and which has organised meetings over 20 times at the ministerial level since then, not only at level of foreign policy chiefs, but also heads of other economic, trade and financial agencies of three countries," said Lavrov, speaking at a conference, as per Russia's TASS agency. Lavrov is likely to take up the issue with Indian authorities during his upcoming visit to India. As TOI had reported on May 26, the Russian minister is likely to travel to India in June to finalise the agenda for the upcoming India-Russia summit that will see President Vladimir Putin visiting India for the first time since the Russia-Ukraine war started in Feb 2022. The Russian agency also quoted Lavrov as saying that Nato is blatantly trying to lure India into anti-China intrigues. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Egypt: New Small Electric Car For Seniors. Prices Might Surprise You. Electric Cars | Search Ads Undo "I have no doubts whatsoever that our Indian friends, and I say this based on confidential conversations with them, obviously see this trend that can be actually deemed as a large provocation," Lavrov said. India last hosted a meeting of RIC foreign ministers in a virtual mode in Nov 2021. The minister had then pledged to strengthen cooperation under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) saying the group played a constructive role in securing peace and sustainable development, advancing regional cooperation and consolidating ties of good-neighbourliness and mutual trust. While India hasn't taken any decision yet on participation in the SCO summit that China will host this year, Russia is hoping PM Modi will attend the event.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Moscow wants to rekindle Russia-India-China format as NATO fuels discord
The foreign minister has suggested reviving cooperation amid an easing of tensions between New Delhi and Beijing Moscow is interested in restarting cooperation within the Russia, India, and China (RIC) format as NATO countries try to sow discord between New Delhi and Beijing, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. Speaking at a Eurasian security conference on Thursday, Lavrov emphasized Russia's "genuine interest" in reviving the RIC trilateral dialogue, citing recent de-escalation along the India-China border as a timely opportunity. "Now that, as I understand it, an understanding is being reached between India and China on how to calm the border situation, I believe the time has come to revive the RIC trio," he stated. China and India have been locked in a military standoff along their disputed Himalayan border, known as the Line of Actual Control (LAC), since a deadly clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020. They have since held multiple rounds of talks to reduce tensions and, while some areas of friction remain, officials from the two countries have recently reported signs of de-escalation and continued military and diplomatic engagement. In his speech, Lavrov also expressed concern about NATO's alleged attempts to involve India in anti-China strategies. "I have no doubt that our Indian friends - and I say this based on confidential conversations with them - clearly see this provocation," he said. Lavrov previously stated that Western powers were expecting to "make our great friends and neighbors India and China clash." He claimed that this approach was part of a broader agenda to provoke confrontation in the Indo-Pacific and diminish the role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the region. His comments come as India has continued to develop its strategic cooperation with Western countries, including by taking part in joint military exercises and signing defense agreements with the US. New Delhi, however, has refrained from joining any formal alliances. India has also maintained strong relations with Russia despite Western pressure related to the Ukraine conflict. New Delhi has opted not to join Western sanctions against Moscow and has expanded economic cooperation, particularly in the energy sector, becoming one of Russia's largest oil buyers. The countries have set a target of boosting trade to over $100 billion by 2030.
