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March 18, 2026 11:27 AM

India, Russia hold 7th round of consultations on UN matters

India and Russia held the 7th round of India-Russia Consultations on UN Matters in New Delhi on Tuesday, discussing priorities in the United Nations and issues related to the UN Security Council agenda. The meeting was led by MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George from the Indian side and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov from the Russian side. During the consultations, both sides briefed each other on their respective priorities in the United Nations. According to the Ministry of Ex...

December 5, 2025 8:22 PM

India and Russia aim to boost collaboration in science, technology, and innovation

India and Russia on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in space, science, and technology, underlining the strategic significance of their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. In a joint statement after the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, the two countries highlighted ongoing cooperation between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Russian State Space Corporation Roscosmos for peaceful use of outer space. The partnership covers human spacefli...

December 5, 2025 8:14 PM

India and Russia commit to deepening civil nuclear and energy cooperation

India and Russia on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in civil nuclear energy and the broader energy sector, emphasizing the enduring strategic value of their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, according to a joint statement after the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit. The two countries reviewed ongoing and potential collaboration across multiple areas, including oil and oil products, oil refining and petrochemical technologies, oilfield services and ups...

December 4, 2025 1:50 PM

Decades of Defence Synergy: India–Russia Strategic Partnership Ready for Next Leap

The India-Russia strategic partnership is poised to gain fresh momentum with Russian President Vladimir Putin visiting India from December 4–5, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the visit, the two leaders will hold bilateral talks on key areas of cooperation, while President Droupadi Murmu will host a state banquet in the Russian leader’s honour. The Ministry of External Affairs said the visit offers an opportunity to review progress in the long-standing partner...

April 25, 2025 3:02 PM

CSIR-IMMT signs strategic agreements with Russian institutions to advance critical mineral technologies

In a major push towards strengthening global partnerships in critical mineral research, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), under the Ministry of Science & Technology, has signed two Joint Declarations of Intent (JDIs) with leading Russian institutions. The strategic agreements were signed with the State Research and Design Institute of the Rare Metal Industry (JSC Giredmet), affiliated with the Russian State Atom...

February 3, 2025 6:54 PM

Positive impact of regular contacts evident in India-Russia strategic partnership: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday asserted that the "positive impact" of regular contacts is evident in the broader 'India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership,' which continues to benefit significantly from ongoing interactions at various levels. As a visiting parliamentary delegation led by Chairman of Russia's State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, called on her at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Murmu also highlighted the importance of closer interaction between women and youth p...

December 20, 2024 10:23 AM

Putin once again hails strength of India’s growing economy under PM Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday once again acknowledged India's growing economic prowess while highlighting his government's continued efforts to keep the overall economic situation in the country normal and stable despite the long and ongoing conflict with Ukraine. "International financial and economic institutions have placed Russia first in Europe in terms of economic volume, purchasing power parity, and fourth in the world. Ahead are China, the United States, and India." "We o...

November 11, 2024 1:26 PM

Russian Business Centre to open in New Delhi

The Russian Embassy in India is set to inaugurate the Russian Business Center on November 12, an initiative led by the Business Council for Cooperation with India and Synergy Corporation, New Delhi. The Embassy highlighted that the main objectives of opening the center are to develop business ties between India and Russia, promote export cooperation, and provide a platform for interaction between the business communities. The center will include a co-working space for events, regional b...

November 11, 2024 1:08 PM

India-Russia trade to reach USD 100 billion by 2030, says EAM Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Monday projected that bilateral trade between India and Russia would surpass USD 100 billion by 2030, calling it a realistic and achievable goal. Speaking at the India-Russia Business Forum in Mumbai, Jaishankar said: "Our bilateral trade is today at USD 66 billion. This makes the goal of reaching USD 100 billion by 2030 more than realistic. The balance of trade however needs urgent redressal since it is so one-sided. It is imperative that ...