Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov has arrived in New Delhi for discussions on defense, energy, trade, and other bilateral issues. The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed Manturov, who is the First Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federation and co-Chair of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological & Cultural Cooperation.
During his visit, Manturov is set to meet with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and participate in various bilateral meetings. The focus of the discussions is expected to be on strengthening bilateral relations, especially in security and defense cooperation, with attention to the ongoing West Asia conflict.
Manturov’s agenda includes meetings with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The discussions will revolve around cooperation in key sectors such as defense, security, energy, and trade. Russia has recently become the largest supplier of crude oil to India following a waiver on US sanctions.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko recently co-chaired foreign office consultations in New Delhi to review bilateral ties and discuss regional and global developments. The engagements aim to build on decisions made during the India-Russia Summit in December, focusing on enhancing economic cooperation.
Manturov’s visit will also address the economic impact of the West Asia conflict, particularly concerning disruptions to global energy supplies and their effects on both nations.
