External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers in the Black Sea region during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila. The discussion came after four Indian crew members were killed in an attack on merchant vessel MV Golden Leo near Ukraine. India had earlier called the incident unacceptable.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday raised India's concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers operating in the Black Sea region during talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, days after four Indian crew members were killed in an attack on a merchant vessel off the coast of Ukraine.
The two ministers met in Manila on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related meetings and reviewed bilateral ties, including cooperation in trade, investment, energy and other key sectors.
"An in-depth review of our bilateral relations with FM Sergey Lavrov of Russia," Jaishankar wrote on social media.
"Reiterated our strong concern regarding the safety of Indian seafarers in the region. Discussed various aspects of our partnership, including trade and investment, energy and connectivity, science and technology, and mobility," he said.
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