New Delhi: Foreign Minister S Jaishankar The meeting with counterpart Sergei Lavrov underlined the importance of India’s relations with Russia, saying political cooperation between the two countries is even more valuable in an uncertain and volatile global environment. Jaishankar told Lavrov that in a complex international situation, an open exchange of views is necessary, especially between two trusted partners.Ahead of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the Ministers reviewed cooperation in a number of areas. Jaishankar told Lavrov that both countries would benefit from risk reduction and diversification. Jaishankar said on Twitter that he had a “productive” exchange of views with Lavrov. “Our talks discussed many aspects of the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, including trade and investment, energy and connectivity, science and technology as well as facilitating mobility of skills and talent,” he said.