India and Russia held high-level consultations in New Delhi, led by Sarbananda Sonowal and Nikolai Patrushev, to review maritime cooperation. The talks reaffirmed their strategic partnership and explored collaboration in shipbuilding and trade.
India and Russia held high-level interagency consultations in New Delhi on Monday, led by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, and Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia. As per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, the meeting brought together senior officials and experts from both sides to review the full spectrum of maritime cooperation.
Reaffirming Strategic Partnership
“The discussions reaffirmed the deep and enduring Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia, grounded in mutual trust, respect and a shared vision for long-term economic and strategic cooperation. Both sides acknowledged the strong guidance provided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin, which continues to shape the expanding India-Russia partnership. It discussed multiple issues to explore possible collaboration as well as cooperation, including shipbuilding, trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation.” Ministry added.
Commitment to Deepen Cooperation
As per the Ministry, “Both sides expressed satisfaction with the comprehensive and forward-looking discussions and reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation across shipbuilding, port development, maritime logistics, Arctic operations, research and training.” The meeting concluded with a shared resolve to build a more resilient, efficient and sustainable maritime partnership that contributes to the long-term prosperity of both nations and strengthens regional and global connectivity. (ANI)
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