India and Russia Signed a Protocol in New Delhi to Enhance Bilateral Industrial and Technological Cooperation in Sectors like Engineering, Innovation, and Advanced Manufacturing.
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On August 6, 2025, India and Russia signed a protocol aimed at strengthening their strategic partnership in industrial and technological domains. The agreement was formalized during the 11th Session of the India-Russia Working Group on Modernization & Industrial Cooperation, held at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi.
- The protocol was signed under the framework of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological, and Cultural Cooperation, focusing on reaffirming and expanding bilateral industrial and technological ties.
- From India, the agreement was signed by Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoCI). Representing Russia was Alexey Gruzdev, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.
- The protocol aims to boost collaboration in areas such as aluminium, fertilizers, railway transport, mining sector technology transfer, engineering equipment, and industrial/domestic waste management, thereby enhancing industrial capacity and innovation.
Main Point :- (i) The cooperation encompasses aerospace technology, modern wind and small aircraft engines, carbon fibre, additive manufacturing, 3D printing, exploration and extraction of rare earth minerals, underground coal gasification, and industrial infrastructure development.
(ii) The session witnessed participation Afrom around 80 delegates representing both countries, including senior government officials, industry representatives, and experts from various technological sectors.
Prime Minister: Mikhail Mishustin
Capital: Moscow
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