First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov concluded his two-day visit to India today. During his visit, Mr Manturov held a bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr Jaishankar in New Delhi.

 

The Ministry of External Affairs informed that both sides held wide-ranging discussions focusing on trade, industry, energy, fertilisers, connectivity and mobility in addition to new opportunities in technology, innovation and critical minerals.

 

The two sides also reviewed the progress on the implementation of the various outcomes of the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit held in December last year. Both sides further exchanged views on regional and global developments, including the conflict in West Asia. During his visit, Mr Manturov also called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and held meetings with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.