Russian delegation led by Navy chief to hold talks in India
"The parties are expected to hold talks, discussing the current situation and the prospects for the development of Russian-Indian naval cooperation," the statement reads
MOSCOW, August 20. /TASS/. The Russian Defense Ministry’s delegation led by Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev will hold talks in India, discussing the future of naval cooperation, the ministry said in a statement.
"The Russian Defense Ministry’s official delegation, headed by Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, has arrived in the Republic of India. <...> The parties are expected to hold talks, discussing the current situation and the prospects for the development of Russian-Indian naval cooperation," the statement reads.
The Defense Ministry pointed out that the parties would also touch upon a number of issues related to the exchange of visits by ships and military delegations, naval drills and cooperation in the field of military education.
The Russian delegation’s visit will last until August 23. "During the visit, which is taking place at India’s invitation, the Russian delegation will take part in a number of protocol events together with the command staff of the Indian Army and Navy and visit naval shipbuilding facilities, naval bases and naval educational institutions," the statement adds.
According to the Defense Ministry, the Russian and Indian navies have a long history of productive cooperation. "In 2024, the Varyag Guards missile cruiser of Russia’s Pacific Fleet participated in the naval part of the Milan 2024 international naval drills hosted by India. In July, a delegation of the Indian Navy command and the Tabar frigate visited the port of St. Petersburg on the eve of Russia’s Navy Day and took part in celebrations. In the first half of August, a group of Russian Pacific Fleet ships consisting of the Varyag Guards missile cruiser and the Marshal Shaposhnikov frigate made a business call at the Indian port of Cochin," the Russian Defense Ministry specified.