India and Russia reaffirm commitment to advance defence industrial and technological cooperation
New Delhi, Aug 6
India and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to enhance mutual trust and advance defence industrial and technological cooperation during the ongoing fifth India-Russia Army Land System Sub-Group meeting being held in New Delhi.
The four-day engagement from August 4-7, being held under the aegis of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC), aims to further strengthen the longstanding bilateral defence partnership between the two nations.
"Lt Gen Rahul R Singh, DCOAS (CD&S), led the Indian delegation. Maj Gen Tufekchi Aleksandr, Deputy Head of the Main Armoured Directorate, Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, headed the Russian delegation. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing mutual trust and advancing Defence Industrial and Technological Cooperation," the Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) posted on X.
Last month, during the 14th meeting of the India-Russia Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism (CT) held in New Delhi, India and Russia shared their experiences in countering terrorism and agreed to enhance cooperation to address challenges of violent extremism, radicalisation, terror financing and the use of new and emerging technologies and digital financial technologies for terrorist purposes.
In the July 8 meeting - co-chaired by Sibi George, Secretary (West) in the MEA, and Dmitry Lyubinsky, Russia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs - the two nations discussed the current and emerging terrorist threats at the global and regional level, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) detailed.
The two nations also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation in bilateral as well as multilateral platforms, including at the United Nations, BRICS, EAG and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
"Both sides condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism and condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, India on 22 April 2025 and the terror incident near Red Fort, New Delhi on 10 November 2025. They called for concerted action against terrorists and terrorist groups, including those listed in the UNSC 1267 Sanctions Committee and their proxy groups and affiliates," read the MEA statement.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As an Indian citizen, I appreciate how our government balances relationships with major powers. Strong defence cooperation with Russia doesn't mean weakening ties with the West — it means having options, having strategic autonomy. This is the kind of mature, multi-aligned foreign policy that respects India's interests.
Good to see the defence cooperation is progressing well. The shared stance on counter-terrorism is definitely a positive sign, especially given the challenges India has faced. But I hope this partnership also includes technology transfer and manufacturing in India under Make in India — not just purchasing finished equipment. We need to build our own capabilities for the long term.
This is what strategic ties look like! Russia has been a reliable partner through every crisis since 1971. While the West keeps lecturing us, Russia actually delivers on its commitments — whether it's S-400 or BrahMos. The mention of condemning terrorism at UN, BRICS, and SCO platforms matters because these are forums where our voice is heard on equal footing. Bharat Mata ki Jai! 🙏
The counter-terrorism cooperation mentioned in the article is critical — especially the condemnation of the Pahalgam attack and the Red Fort terrorist incident. At a time when cross-border terrorism remains a threat, having Russia's support in multilateral forums strengthens our hand. This partnership isn't just about tanks and weapons; it's about shared security concerns in a volatile region.
As an Indian, I've grown up hearing about our unique bond with Russia. No geopolitical pressure can break that. The production of AK-203 rifles in Am
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