India, Russia to establish a 2+2 ministerial dialogue

India, Russia to establish a 2+2 ministerial dialogue

Question: Recently with which country India has announced to establish a 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue?
(a) Russia
(b) United Kingdom
(c) France
(d) Brazil
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • India and Russia have agreed to establish a 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue at the Foreign & Defence Minister level between the two countries.
  • Russia is the 4th country and 1st Non-Quad member country with which India has established the ‘2+2 Ministerial dialogue’ mechanism.
  • India has such a mechanism with the US, Japan and Australia.
  • The step is expected to boost the bilateral strategic partnership between India & Russia.
  • Diplomatic relations between India and Russia began even before India achieved independence, on 13 April 1947.

Links:
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-russia-to-establish-a-22-ministerial-dialogue-between-foreign-defence-ministers/article34431910.ece