Politics

List of Outcomes: State Visit of the President of the Russian Federation to India

1. Strategic Partnership & Political Dialogue

2. Defence & Military-Technical Cooperation

  • Conclusion of contracts for the joint production and supply of military equipment (e.g., AK-203 rifles, potential agreements on ships, aircraft, or armor).

  • Extension of the India-Russia Military-Technical Cooperation Framework for the next decade (e.g., 2025-2035).

  • Agreement to deepen joint research, development, and production of advanced defence technologies.

  • Commitment to regular tri-service military exercises (INDRA) and enhanced naval cooperation.

3. Trade, Economic & Energy Cooperation

  • Announcement of the goal to increase bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030, with a focus on non-military goods.

  • Memorandum of Understanding to promote the use of national currencies (Rupee-Ruble) for trade settlements to circumvent international financial systems.

  • Long-term agreements on Russian oil, coal, and LNG supplies to India, ensuring energy security and discounted pricing.

  • Joint investments in Russia's Far East by Indian companies in sectors like energy, minerals, and infrastructure.

4. Space, Nuclear & Technology

  • Strengthened partnership in space, including potential Indian crew flights on Russian spacecraft, satellite launches, and GLONASS navigation system cooperation.

  • Progress on the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (Units 5 & 6) and discussions on new sites for Russian-designed nuclear reactors in India.

  • MoUs on collaboration in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology.

5. Connectivity & Regional Cooperation

  • Support for the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) as a key route for trade between India, Russia, Iran, and Central Asia.

  • Agreement on the Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Maritime Corridor to enhance connectivity and reduce cargo transit time.

6. People-to-People & Cultural Ties

  • Announcement of an e-Visa facility for Russian tourists (e.g., 30-day free e-visa, as announced by PM Modi).

  • Agreement to increase scholarships and student exchanges.

  • Plan to hold a "Year of Cultural Exchange" or reciprocal festivals in 2025-2026.

7. Global & Regional Issues

  • Joint commitment to a "multipolar world order" and support for multilateralism through bodies like the UN, BRICS, SCO, and G20.

  • Coordinated stance on regional security issues, including Afghanistan and Central Asia.

  • Reiteration of respect for UN principles like sovereignty and territorial integrity (language often carefully calibrated by both sides).

8. Specific Agreements & MOUs Signed

  • A list of specific signed documents (typically 5-10), such as:

    • MoU on Cooperation in Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare.

    • Agreement on Cooperation in Science & Higher Education.

    • Protocol on Foreign Office Consultations.

    • MoU on Cooperation in Geological Research and Mineral Exploration.