Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Tuesday. Both leaders reaffirmed the strong India-Russia partnership and emphasized its immense potential for future collaboration.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC).
During the discussions, Singh conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warm greetings to President Putin. Stressing the enduring nature of the bilateral relationship, Singh said, “Friendship between our countries is higher than the highest mountain and deeper than the deepest ocean.”
Earlier in the day, Singh participated in the IRIGC-M&MTC meeting with his Russian counterpart, Andrey Belousov. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral defence ties and exploring ways to enhance cooperation. “Had a very productive meeting reviewing the full range of defence ties. We are committed to further strengthening the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership,” Singh stated in a post on X
Singh also expressed gratitude for the hospitality extended by the Russian government and reiterated India’s commitment to fostering the partnership. “We strive to work together to deepen cooperation in the defence sector, consolidating our privileged strategic partnership,” he added.
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