New Delhi, April 2: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov in New Delhi, emphasizing the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The meeting focused on various sectors including trade, industry, energy, fertilizers, connectivity, and mobility, as well as new opportunities in technology, innovation, and critical minerals. Discussions also covered regional and global developments, particularly the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
In a post on the social media platform ‘X’, Jaishankar expressed his pleasure at hosting Manturov, highlighting their in-depth discussions on bilateral cooperation with a special focus on trade, industry, energy, fertilizers, connectivity, and mobility. He noted the exchange of ideas on regional and global events, including the conflict in West Asia.
Earlier, Manturov met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where both leaders discussed the progress of India-Russia relations. Manturov provided updates on advancements in various areas of mutual cooperation, including trade, economic partnerships, fertilizers, connectivity, and people-to-people relations.
They also discussed specific steps to implement agreements made during the 23rd bilateral summit held in New Delhi in December 2025. The focus was on further strengthening the ‘special and privileged strategic partnership’ between India and Russia, particularly in trade, economy, investment, energy, and industrial cooperation.
Prime Minister Modi recalled President Putin’s visit to India during the 23rd annual India-Russia summit in December 2025 and welcomed the ongoing efforts by both sides to implement the outcomes of that summit.