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Defence curate Rajnath Singh with Russian defence curate Andrei Belousov (Image credits: ANI)
NEW DELHI: India connected Thursday sent retired a beardown awesome astir the continuity of its concern with Russia, with defence curate Rajnath Singh emphasising that bilateral defence practice remains dependable “despite the geopolitical uncertainty.” His remarks came astatine the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission connected Military & Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) gathering successful New Delhi, held conscionable hours earlier Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives for the 23rd Annual Summit.
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Singh described Russia arsenic a “time-tested, peculiar privileged, and strategical partner” and noted that defence ties person grown consistently since the signing of the 2000 Declaration of the India-Russia Strategic Partnership.
“I convey you precise overmuch for coming each the mode to India to sermon and beforehand bilateral defence practice betwixt our countries… It is bully that contempt the geopolitical uncertainty, our India-Russia defence practice is moving astatine a steadfast pace,” helium said, arsenic quoted by ANI.He highlighted “outcome-oriented exchanges” betwixt subject unit and experts and besides pointed to wider economical engagement.“We invited the palmy holding of the 26th gathering of the India-Russia Working Group connected Trade and Economic Cooperation successful Moscow past month, and the commencement of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union,” Singh said.
He added, “We were besides eagerly awaiting the sojourn of His Excellency, Vladimir Putin… which has been fulfilled today.”
Russia’s connection astatine the defence committee meeting
Russian defence curate Andrei Belousov, co-chairing the gathering with Singh, echoed the sentiment of long-standing partnership.Belousov besides noted the grade of subject cooperation. “Russia actively cooperates successful afloat standard with India successful enactment of the caller outlook of the Army, Air Force, and the Navy.
And utilizing this opportunity, fto maine congratulate you, the command, and each Indian sailors with the National Navy Day,” helium said.On the enactment of the associated commission, helium added, “Distinguished Minister, the intergovernmental committee connected subject and military-technical practice brings the immense dedication successful taking portion successful taking effectual and mutually beneficial decisions successful the subject domain.”
Setting the signifier for PM Modi–Putin summit
Earlier successful the day, Singh and Belousov laid a wreath astatine the National War Memorial, and the Russian curate inspected the Tri-Service Guard of Honour.
Belousov was received astatine Air Force Station Palam by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan besides present.Russian President Vladimir Putin is acceptable to get successful India connected Thursday evening for his archetypal sojourn successful 4 years, opening the travel with a backstage meal hosted by PM Modi. The 2 leaders person spoken by telephone 5 times successful 2024 and past met successful idiosyncratic connected the sidelines of the SCO Summit successful Tianjin.Putin’s accomplishment marks his archetypal travel to India since 2021 and his archetypal since the Ukraine struggle began successful 2022.His instrumentality to New Delhi comes arsenic the India–Russia concern continues to set to shifting planetary dynamics, balancing long-standing defence ties with practice successful technology, vigor transition, education, and workforce mobility.
