Archive · 7 Dec 2025
India and Russia Strengthen Ties on Terrorism, Defence, and Climate
India and Russia had a big meeting to talk about important things.
They promised to work together to stop terrorism, especially after some recent attacks in both countries.
They also agreed to make military equipment together in India, which will help India's army.
They talked about climate change and how to use cleaner technologies.
They want to trade more using their own money and are working on a special trade deal.
They also discussed helping Afghanistan and keeping peace in the Middle East.
Both countries said they will keep working together to make the world more peaceful and stable.
The meeting was very important because it marks 25 years of their friendship.
They set a big goal to increase trade to $100 billion by 2030.
This will help many industries in India, like defence, energy, and manufacturing.
Experts think this will be good for India's economy in the long run.
India and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to combat terrorism and extremism, condemning recent attacks in both countries.
Both nations agreed to boost defence ties, including joint production of military equipment in India.
They agreed to intensify dialogue on climate change and implement the Paris Agreement.
Economic cooperation was emphasized, including trade settlements using national currencies and a Free Trade Agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union.
Both sides expressed their readiness to develop further cooperation in counter-terrorism, with a focus on preventing radicalisation and extremist ideology online.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin
- What
- Strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation on terrorism, defence, climate, and economic ties
- When
- During the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit
- Where
- India
- Why
- To combat terrorism, enhance defence capabilities, address climate change, and boost economic cooperation
- Event
- 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit
- Leaders
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin
- Terrorism Condemned
- Pahalgam attack (India) and Crocus City Hall attack (Russia)
- Defence Agreement
- Joint production of military equipment in India
- Climate Agreement
- Intensified dialogue on Paris Agreement and low-carbon technologies
- Economic Cooperation
- Trade settlements using national currencies and FTA with Eurasian Economic Union
- Afghanistan
- Close coordination on counter-terrorism measures
- Middle East
- Commitment to peace and stability
- Key Sectors
- Defence, pharmaceuticals, marine products, engineering, healthcare, IT-BPM, textiles, jewellery, energy, nuclear power, critical minerals
Sources
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