Moscow:Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar engaged in a phone conversation to address significant regional and international issues.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the two ministers discussed bilateral cooperation. Jaishankar highlighted that the conversation centered on the Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing diplomatic efforts related to the conflict.

Previously, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss diplomatic initiatives to end the conflict. Zelenskyy provided updates on the preparations for the upcoming trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi and urged Russia to show readiness to de-escalate. They also addressed Russia's restrictions on grain exports through the Black Sea, with Zelenskyy indicating India's willingness to mediate in establishing food corridors. Modi reiterated India's commitment to resolving the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.

Representatives from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are set to meet in Abu Dhabi for a new round of trilateral peace negotiations starting Tuesday. Previously, peace talks mediated by the US occurred earlier this year, with sessions held in Abu Dhabi and Geneva.