World News | Russia sees potential of India’s G20 presidency with satisfaction, echoing Tolstoy, Gandhi’s philosophies: Lavrov

New Delhi [India]March 1 (ANI): Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday that Russia is satisfied with India’s potential to hold the G-20 presidency, echoing the philosophies of Russian writers Leo Tolstoy and Mahatma Gandhi. Emphasis on the unity of the people.

Addressing the exhibition held at the G20 Special Pavilion at the initiative of the Chairman of the International Book Fair India, Lavrov said, “The 50th anniversary of the World Book Fair in New Delhi is indeed symbolic, and we are currently hosting an event that coincides with the 75th anniversary of India’s independence today. .It is more relevant than ever to study the rich legacy of these distinguished public figures and our nation’s moral authority.

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“We are delighted to see the great constructive potential of India’s G20 presidency, aptly echoing the philosophies of Tolstoy and Gandhi, and highlighting the unity of peoples and a common future system for mankind,” he added.

Russia on Wednesday cited the shared worldview and mutual influence of Leo Tolstoy and Mahatma Gandhi to demonstrate its strong historical ties with India.

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Hours after arriving in New Delhi for a meeting of G20 foreign ministers, the Russian foreign minister underscored how close the two countries are to building a polycentric and equitable world order.

The equality of all people and the rejection of colonialism and any other form of hegemony were the core values ​​that brought together Leo Tolstoy and Mahatma Gandhi in the early 20th century, thousands of kilometers apart. The great Russian writer and the young lawyer corresponded for about a year. Ideals of equality and justice, and a love of labor, of course, inspired Gandhi’s nonviolent rebellion against British colonial rule.

“I would like to single out the growing humanitarian cooperation between Russia and India. It is heartening that the creativity and art of Russian authors resonates most vividly among Indian readers. This can be seen from Russia’s participation in the New Delhi Book Fair and Stands at other big events. Russian readers respond to India’s interest in its culture and are always interested in reading Indian books,” Lavrov said.

He further stated, “I wish everyone success. Have an interesting day. Fascinating and enlightening words and a review of the long contacts and friendships of Tolstoy and Gandhi and India and Russia.” (A Ni)

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