Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed India-Russia defence cooperation with Yury Borisov, Deputy Prime Minister of Russian Federation in Moscow. Mr Borisov is the co-chair of the Inter-Governmental Commission with India on Trade & Economic and Scientific Cooperation. He also co-chairs Rajnath Singh the High Level Committee on Science and Technology.
“Their discussions on bilateral cooperation and regional issues were very positive and productive'”said a press release.
According to a press release . Prior to that in the morning, Indian Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar had a meeting with his counterpart, Deputy Defence Minister, Col General Alexander Fomin. They discussed bilateral defence cooperation issues and issues of regional development.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh mentioned that despite all the difficulties of the pandemic, India-Russia bilateral relations are keeping good contacts at various levels. India and Russia enjoy Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership and defence relationship is one of its important pillars.
The Indian Defence Minister is on a 3-day visit to Moscow at the invitation of the Russian Defence Minister to attend the 75th Anniversary of Victory Day Parade. Rajnath Singh conveyed his greetings for solemn ceremonies of 75th Victory Day in World War II and congratulated the friendly people of Russia, especially the veterans, who have contributed so much to the common security of India and Russia.
Earlier this morning, Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar had discussions with his counterpart, Deputy Defence Minister, Col General Alexander Fomin. They discussed bilateral defence cooperation issues and issues of regional development.
