India-Russia News
India-Russia key agreements include the Economic Cooperation Program till 2030, a push to fast-track India’s FTA with the Eurasian Economic Union, enhanced collaboration in agriculture and fertiliser production, joint initiatives to scale up shipbuilding in India, and the extension of e-tourist visas for Russian citizens, with group visas made free.
India and Russia jointly support Bangladesh’s Rooppur nuclear project, boosting Make in India, with India also developing USD 1 billion transmission lines.
Amid Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Delhi, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasised that India-Russia ties remain strong, particularly in military cooperation and technology transfer. During a special briefing on Friday, the MEA said that bilateral relations between the two nations continue to be robust in the areas of defence and military-technical collaboration.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India has reignited global attention on Moscow’s long-standing “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership” with New Delhi.
EAM S. Jaishankar inaugurated new Indian consulates in Yekaterinburg and Kazan, saying they will strengthen India-Russia ties, boost trade, technology, tourism, cultural exchanges and support the Indian community.
Russia is preparing for President Putin’s India visit by year-end, likely featuring key agreements. Meanwhile, Trump said trade talks with India are progressing well and hinted at visiting next year.
India confirmed 27 nationals are serving in the Russian army, with the MEA urging their release and cautioning citizens against such offers, stressing diplomatic efforts and cooperation with Russia and SCO partners.
At the SCO Summit in Tianjin, PM Modi met Russian President Putin, reaffirming India-Russia ties, stressing global peace, and urging constructive efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict and establish lasting stability.
The bigger hit has been for smaller suppliers, including US exports to India, which have dropped 33 per cent, Nigerian and Kuwaiti shipments have halved, and supplies from Oman and Mexico are down more than 80 per cent.
Several foreign ministers around the world also extended heartfelt greetings to the government and people of India as the country celebrated Independence Day.
Rajnath Singh received a warm welcome on late Sunday night by Indian Ambassador to Russia.
The two leaders had discussions on bolstering cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, economics, energy, and connectivity.
The event is aimed at expanding cooperation and ties between the entrepreneurs of the two countries.
The prime minister is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries and invited leaders in Kazan.
After PM Modi raised the matter, Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to facilitate the return of all Indian nationals working in Russian Army.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit Moscow in early July for talks with President Vladimir Putin. This will mark his first trip to Russia in nearly five years, as India and Russia prepare for their annual summit amidst ongoing geopolitical issues.
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot to launch flight services from Moscow to Goa
Aeroflot will operate its flight services tri-weekly
Aeroflot will fly its Airbus A330 aircraft for this air route
"The United States has concerns about any country exercising with Russia while Russia wages a unprovoked, brutal war against Ukraine. But, of course, every participating country will make its own decisions. And I`ll leave it at that," the Press Secretary said.
The Russian Foreign Minister reached New Delhi after his two-day visit to China.
Lavrov arrived in India on Thursday.
This is the first trip of Lavrov to India since Moscow launched a "special military operation" in Ukraine on February 24.
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