NEW DELHI (Diya TV) — Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh met with Russian President Vladimir Putin recently to reaffirm the strength of the India-Russia relationship. Singh called the ties between the two nations “deeper than the deepest ocean,” underscoring the longstanding strategic and defense partnership.
During the meeting, Singh said India was committed to strengthening its bilateral cooperation with Russia, especially in the areas of defense and energy. The two sides discussed ways of building mutual trust and cooperation in the face of shifting global dynamics and geopolitical tensions.
Singh’s comments come amidst a complex world environment as India and Russia juggle the roles of both countries, including the role of Russia on the global plane and India’s rising stature. Singh’s statement underscored the fact that indeed, the friendship between India and Russia was something historic and enduring.
The meeting between Singh and Putin underscores the continued importance of the India-Russia alliance, especially in defense and security issues. Singh’s visit follows several high-level exchanges between the two countries that have helped solidify their partnership in various fields-from energy to trade.
According to sources privy to the talks, the two leaders also discussed expanding cooperation in defense technology, while Russia remains an important supplier of military equipment for India. Singh’s visit is a reaffirmation of India’s continued commitment to its defense relations with Russia in the face of evolving geopolitical challenges.
India and Russia have been traditionally close with India depending on Russian defense technologies and political support for nearly seven decades. The bilateral relationship has survived several changes of leadership in both countries and, therefore, has been confirmed to be of a more permanent nature.
As India continues to evolve as a global power, its relationship with Russia forms the bedrock of India’s foreign policy. It would be a cornerstone to this broader strategic objective that has deep roots in the partnership emphasized between the two nations, said Singh.
