Lavrov to visit Delhi mid May for BRICS meet, Pg11

Key Highlights:

• Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit New Delhi on May 14-15 for the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting.
• The meeting will finalize documents for the BRICS summit under India's 2026 presidency.
• Lavrov will also have a separate working visit with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and other Indian officials.
• Discussions include increasing LNG and LPG supplies from Russia to India, amid energy shortages due to the West Asia war.

Detailed Insights:

• India's presidency of BRICS in 2026 faces challenges in achieving consensus on the West Asia war.
• Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Rudenko to discuss energy cooperation.
• Russia and India aim to strengthen their "Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership" across bilateral, regional, and global issues.
• Discussions involve increasing LNG supplies and exploring LPG deliveries from Russia to address India's energy needs.

Key Concepts Involved:

• BRICS: An intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

BRICS+

• LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas): Natural gas converted to liquid form for ease of storage and transportation.
• LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas): A flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases used as fuel in heating appliances and vehicles.