India, Russia strengthen maritime ties ahead of Putin visit, aide meets Modi

By Anjali Sharma

WASHINGTON – India Prime Minister Narendra Modi office on Tuesday said in a post on handle X that the meeting between Mr. Modi and Putin’s aide focused on new opportunities for collaboration in connectivity, skill development, shipbuilding, and the blue economy.

Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss strengthening cooperation in the maritime domain.

Modi conveyed his warm greetings to President Putin and expressed his eagerness to host him in India next month for the 23rd India-Russia Summit.

The summit marked a significant milestone, as it coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the two nations.

Modi and Patrushev emphasized the importance of deepening maritime cooperation, particularly in shipbuilding, port development, and Arctic operations. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to building a just, multi polar world order and ensuring global security.

Maritime Connectivity: Enhancing cooperation in maritime logistics and connectivity

Shipbuilding: Joint ventures in shipbuilding and maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities, it said

Blue Economy: Sustainable use of ocean resources and collaborative research Arctic Operations: Joint exploration and development of Arctic resources

The meeting underscored the strong strategic partnership between India and Russia, with a shared vision for long-term economic and strategic cooperation.