India-Russia Relation / India-Russia friendship is higher than the Himalayas... Rajnath said after meeting Putin

India-Russia Relation: India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday. The meeting was held on the occasion of the 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Military and Military-Technical Cooperation Commission (IRIGC-M&MTC). During this, Rajnath Singh conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's best wishes to President Putin and both the leaders reiterated their commitment to take bilateral relations to new heights.

In-depth discussion on defense cooperation

The meeting discussed in detail the issues of further strengthening the defense cooperation between India and Russia. Describing the relations between India and Russia as "higher than the Himalayas and deeper than the oceans", Rajnath Singh said that this friendship has stood the test of time. He emphasized that India has always supported its Russian partners and this relationship will become stronger in the future.

The Defense Minister discussed the immense possibilities of India-Russia partnership and talked about making it more comprehensive. They emphasized on various aspects of technical cooperation, joint production, and strategic partnership in the defense sector.

New heights of bilateral cooperation

President Putin and Rajnath Singh agreed to take concrete steps to promote cooperation in the defense sector. Both leaders expressed hope to achieve significant progress in the defense sector through joint efforts. This meeting is an important step not only to strengthen bilateral defense relations but also to more comprehensively upgrade the strategic partnership.

New direction of historical partnership

Keeping in mind the historical relations between India and Russia, this meeting is being considered very important from a strategic point of view. This India-Russia defense cooperation has the potential to set a new example at the global level as well.

Rajnath Singh said that strong relations between the two countries will be beneficial not only at the bilateral level but also for global peace and stability. He expressed confidence that the India-Russia partnership will usher in a new era in the times to come.

Conclusion

This meeting proved to be an important step towards strengthening the relations between India and Russia. The two countries not only reiterated their historical relations but also resolved to explore new possibilities in the defense sector. This meeting can prove to be a milestone in further strengthening India-Russia relations and giving them a new identity at the global level.

Glad to call on the Russian President Mr Vladimir Putin at Kremlin in Moscow. https://t.co/lDgg7AOG23 pic.twitter.com/iJWkM9Khmn

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) December 10, 2024