India and Russia Hold High-Level Interagency Consultations in New Delhi
India and Russia held high-level interagency consultations in New Delhi today, led by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, and H.E. Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia. The meeting brought together senior officials and experts from both sides to review the full spectrum of maritime cooperation.
The discussions reaffirmed the deep and enduring Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia, grounded in mutual trust, respect and a shared vision for long-term economic and strategic cooperation. Both sides acknowledged the strong guidance provided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin, which continues to shape the expanding India–Russia partnership. It discussed multiple issues to explore possible collaboration as well as cooperation including shipbuilding, trade economic, scientific and technical cooperation.
Areas of Cooperation
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the comprehensive and forward-looking discussions and reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation across shipbuilding, port development, maritime logistics, Arctic operations, research and training. The meeting concluded with a shared resolve to build a more resilient, efficient and sustainable maritime partnership that contributes to the long-term prosperity of both nations and strengthens regional and global connectivity.
Key Figures
- Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of India, represented by its Union Minister, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal.
- Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia.