🇷🇺💬Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov's interview with NDTV TV channel(April 22, 2026)
Key theses:
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The contacts between the leaders of our countries are regular and intensive. The coordination of our approaches to many topical issues of international politics has been very close. I am very optimistic about the future and the ongoing projects in our bilateral relations.
#MiddleEast
The implications of the conflict have been severe for the entire world. Russia has condemned the US and Israeli actions against Iran. I guess the Gulf countries have become disillusioned with the US and the security guarantees that were promised to them. The energy and fertilizer markets have been jeopardized.
#Oil
Our oil supplies to India have substantially increased. The anti-Russia sanctions imposed by the US and the European Union are illegal in nature; India does not recognize them. We have always stated that we are prepared to supply as much oil as India is prepared to absorb.
#Defence
Russia offers extensive transfer of technology and very favorable conditions. It is not only sales; it is a long-term technological partnership. We have a comprehensive program of defence cooperation.
#Tourism
Russia is an attractive destination to visit, and last year, in 2025, we saw the largest number of Indian tourists on our Arctic coast. There has been a consistent increase in both Indian tourists to Russia and Russian tourists to India. We have proposed a visa-free agreement between the two countries for groups of tourists.
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🇷🇺💬Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov's interview with NDTV TV channel(April 22, 2026)
Key theses:
#RussiaIndia#DruzhbaDosti
The contacts between the leaders of our countries are regular and intensive. The coordination of our approaches to many topical issues of international politics has been very close. I am very optimistic about the future and the ongoing projects in our bilateral relations.
#MiddleEast
The implications of the conflict have been severe for the entire world. Russia has condemned the US and Israeli actions against Iran. I guess the Gulf countries have become disillusioned with the US and the security guarantees that were promised to them. The energy and fertilizer markets have been jeopardized.
#Oil
Our oil supplies to India have substantially increased. The anti-Russia sanctions imposed by the US and the European Union are illegal in nature; India does not recognize them. We have always stated that we are prepared to supply as much oil as India is prepared to absorb.
#Defence
Russia offers extensive transfer of technology and very favorable conditions. It is not only sales; it is a long-term technological partnership. We have a comprehensive program of defence cooperation.
#Tourism
Russia is an attractive destination to visit, and last year, in 2025, we saw the largest number of Indian tourists on our Arctic coast. There has been a consistent increase in both Indian tourists to Russia and Russian tourists to India. We have proposed a visa-free agreement between the two countries for groups of tourists.
👉🏻Watch in full
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🇷🇺🇮🇳📞 President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation(September 17, 2025)
During the phone call, Vladimir Putin offered his best wishes to Narendra Modi on his75th birthday, wishing him good health, prosperity and further success in his service to the nation.
The President of Russia emphasised that under Narendra Modi's leadership, India is pursuing an independent, sovereign policy while demonstrating impressive economic results.
🤝 Vladimir Putin stressed that throughout the course of recent history, the relations between India and Russia have remained friendly and enjoyed nation-wide support in both countries. He also expressed satisfaction with the current progress of the special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India, which also enjoys Narendra Modi's considerable personal contribution.
The two Leaders discussed the preparations for the Russian President's upcoming visit to India, which is planned for December this year, and addressed a range of international issues, including the situation surrounding Ukraine.
In addition, the President of Russia sent Narendra Modi a message of greetings.
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Embassy of Russia in India:
🇷🇺🇮🇳April 13 marks the 79th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and India.
The status of a Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership reflects the scale and depth of Russia-India ties across the political, trade, economic, scientific, technological, educational and cultural spheres.
Flagship areas of bilateral cooperation include joint investment projects, the development of transport corridors, as well as collaboration in space exploration and nuclear energy. Among our foremost priorities are energy security and defence cooperation.
The dynamic growth of bilateral engagement at all levels, including business and interregional contacts, as well as record trade turnover, reflects our shared commitment to the steady further development of equal, trusting and mutually beneficial cooperation. Tourist flows are growing, while humanitarian exchanges continue to expand.
🤝Russia and India are bound by decades of fruitful and effective interstate cooperation, as well as by centuries of genuine friendship and civilisational dialogue.
☝️Our common task is to preserve and build upon this unique legacy.
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🇷🇺🇮🇳 On April 2, First Deputy Chairman of the Government of Russia, Co-Chairman of the Russia-India Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation Denis Manturov paid a working visit to New Delhi, during which he was received by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Bilateral meetings were held with India's Minister of External Affairs, Co-Chair of the Russia-India Intergovernmental Commission Dr S.Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman.
🤝 Expanding mutually beneficial trade, investment, and industrial cooperation ties was one of the key topics on the agenda. Specific steps were discussed to create favorable conditions for increasing bilateral trade turnover in the present context.
Denis Manturov noted that by the end of 2025, Russia had increased supplies of in-demand mineral fertilizers to India by 40% and is ready to continue meeting India's needs for this product. In addition, a joint project for carbamide production is under development.
Particular attention was paid to cooperation in the oil and gas sector. Denis Manturov confirmed that Russian companies have the capacity to steadily increase supplies of oil and liquefied natural gas to the Indian market.
Russia and India continue to strengthen their partnership in nuclear energy. In line with agreed schedules, the project to construct power units for the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is being implemented. As emphasized by Denis Manturov, Russia sees significant prospects for deepening engagement with India in this sphere.
The discussions also covered areas such as industrial cooperation, space, and education.
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🇷🇺🇮🇳 On April 2, in New Delhi, First Deputy Chairman of the Government of Russia, Co-Chairman of the Russia-India Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation Denis Manturov held a meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
They discussed specific steps to implement the agreements reached during the 23rd bilateral summit, held in New Delhi in December 2025.
🤝 Particular attention was paid to further strengthening the Russia-India Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, with a focus on trade, economic, investment, energy and industrial cooperation.
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🇷🇺🇮🇳First Deputy Chairman of the Government of Russia, Co-Chairman of the Russia-India Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation Denis Manturov has arrived in India on a working visit.
A series of negotiations on a wide range of bilateral cooperation issues will take place in New Delhi.
"The key focus of the Intergovernmental Commission's work today is the comprehensive expansion of trade and economic ties, ensuring the stability of mutual settlements and logistics chains, improving conditions for mutual market access, and identifying and supporting new investment initiatives and cooperative projects. Specific steps to implement these plans, including those outlined in the Economic Cooperation Program through 2030 adopted in December 2025, and in the context of the current global situation, will be discussed during the meetings with our Indian partners scheduled as part of the visit", Denis Manturovnoted.
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🇷🇺🇮🇳On March 18, Russia-India inter-MFA consultations on consular issues took place in New Delhi.
The discussions focused on prospects for further visa liberalization, the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of citizens of both countries, as well as the functioning of foreign missions.
The consultations were held in a businesslike and constructive atmosphere. The Sides confirmed their readiness to further strengthen cooperation across the full range of issues.
🤝It was agreed to hold the next round of consular consultations in Moscow in 2027.
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🇮🇳 Today, India celebrates Republic Day
On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of India came into force, marking the country’s complete liberation from British colonial rule, its transition to full sovereignty, and the start of a new holiday — Republic Day.
Over the years of independence, the people of India built an incredible track record of success in many areas, including the economy, science, technology as well as the social sphere, while preserving a unique identity based on centuries-old history and rich cultural heritage.
🤝 Moscow and New Delhi established diplomatic relations on April 13, 1947. The USSR made a significant contribution to India’s industrialisation and developing its economic and scientific potential.
Friendly Russian-Indian ties are historically based on equality, mutual respect and trust. In 2010, the two countries designated their relations as a special privileged strategic partnership.
Our two nations maintain intensive political contacts. Our Leaders hold regular meetings and talks to discuss matters dealing with the key areas of cooperation and topical international and regional developments.
On December 4-5, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putinmade a state visit to India, which became yet another important and highly productive milestone in our bilateral relations.
📄 Excerpts from the Joint Statement following the 23rd Russia-India Annual Summit "Russia-India: A Time-Tested Progressive Partnership, Anchored in Trust & Mutual Respect":
Russia-India ties have remained resilient in the backdrop of the prevailing complex, challenging and uncertain geopolitical situation. <...> Development of Russia-India relations across the entire spectrum is a shared foreign policy priority.
Russia and India work closely together on foreign policy matters, including in several international organisations and groups such as the UN, BRICS and SCO among them. They have established close military-to-military contacts and military-technical cooperation.
Our countries regularly hold inter-parliamentary meetings, talks between representatives of security councils, sectoral agencies and ministries of the two countries.
🎉 Congratulations to colleagues and friends on the national holiday!
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🇷🇺🇮🇳 At the Novo-Ogaryovo residence of the President of Russia near Moscow, Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day official visit to Russia, hold an informal meeting.
The talks will cover prospects for further development of the traditionally friendly Russian-Indian relations, as well as current international and regional issues.
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🇷🇺🇮🇳 Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’stalks with Minister of External Affairs of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi (March 1, 2023)
🤝 The Ministers reaffirmed their intention to continue strengthening their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership in all areas.
✅ They emphasised the mutual goal of enhancing coordination in the international arena and multilateral formats, primarily the United Nations, as well as in the SCO, BRICS and the G20.
✅ They reaffirmed the shared commitment to creating a polycentric global system based on just and democratic principles and the supremacy of the law.
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🇷🇺🇮🇳 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of External Affairs of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar hold talks on the sidelines of the #ASEAN events.
📍Jakarta, July 13, 2023
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