Diplomatic push signals shifting equations in the region
August 13, 2025 — In a major diplomatic development, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to visit Moscow, while Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to New Delhi, amid growing strain in India’s relations with the United States.
The visits come at a time when geopolitical tensions are running high following disagreements between India and the U.S. on trade, technology, and strategic issues. Observers see these back-to-back high-level exchanges as part of India’s bid to strengthen its strategic autonomy while recalibrating ties with key global powers.
Jaishankar’s Moscow trip is expected to focus on defense cooperation, energy supplies, and the evolving security scenario in the Indo-Pacific and Eurasia. Meanwhile, Wang Yi’s Delhi visit is likely to address long-pending border concerns and boost economic cooperation between India and China.
Diplomatic circles suggest that these parallel engagements reflect a delicate balancing act by New Delhi amid an increasingly multipolar world order. The outcome of these talks could shape the trajectory of India’s foreign policy in the coming months.