Cape Town, July 25 -- Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held a meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin, focusing on bilateral ties and key global issues.

In a post on X, Margherita stated, "Had a productive meeting with Mr. Alexander Pankin, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia. As strategic partners, discussed progress in bilateral cooperation and contemporary issues, including in the G20."

In addition to these bilateral engagements, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Friday participated in the first session of the G20 Development Ministers' Meeting on Combating Illicit Financial Flows and Social Protection.

Margherita emphasized the need to bridge the Su...