India Strengthens Ties: Jaishankar to Meet Lavrov; Diesel Exports Resume to China

August 14, 2025 – India is making strategic moves on the global stage. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on August 21, reinforcing India-Russia ties amid growing US concerns over Indian oil purchases from Russia.

In parallel, Indian refiner Nayara Energy has resumed diesel exports to China for the first time since 2021, shipping nearly 5 lakh barrels of ultra-low sulfur diesel from Gujarat. This marks a significant thaw in India-China trade relations and signals India’s growing influence in the Asian energy market.

Experts say these moves highlight India’s diplomatic balancing act, strengthening historic alliances while expanding trade partnerships to support economic growth and energy security.