NEW DELHI, September 3. /TASS/. The coronavirus pandemic did not hamper the development of relations between Russia and India in various spheres, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said when addressing the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) plenary session via a video address.

"Despite the pandemic and related restrictions, there have been good progress in strengthening our business links in many areas. These include long-time supply of coking coal for the Indian steel industry. We are also exploring new opportunities in agroindustry, ceramics, strategic and rear-earth minerals and diamonds," he said.

The sixth Eastern Economic Forum is being held in Vladivostok on September 2-4 in a hybrid (combined online and in-person) format, the main topic of the business program is "New Opportunities for the Far East in a Changing World." Other programs that are part of the forum include Youth EEF, EEF Junior and Far East Street. The forum is organized by the Roscongress Foundation. TASS is the general media partner and the official host photo agency of the event.