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Russia to Take 70,000 Skilled Indian Workers This Year

India's foreign minister, S. Jaishankar, spoke to a group of lawmakers about India's relationship with Russia.

He said Russia has agreed to take about 70,000 skilled workers from India this year.

Many of those jobs are expected to be in construction and logistics.

The two countries also want to grow trade, including sales of Indian goods to Russia.

Jaishankar said India wants to protect Indian consumers while getting energy from more than one source.

He also said India supports talks to help end the war in Ukraine.

India has asked Russia to release Indian nationals serving in its military.

About 140 have been discharged, and India is trying to find out what happened to 55 others.

Key facts

Indian workers: Russia has agreed to take around 70,000 skilled Indian workers this year.
Expected sectors: Construction and logistics were highlighted.
Trade priorities: India seeks greater exports of automobiles, pharmaceuticals, food, marine products, engineering goods, chemicals and textiles.
Energy approach: Jaishankar said India prioritizes Indian consumers' interests and maintaining multiple sources of supply.
Ukraine diplomacy: Jaishankar said India actively supports dialogue and diplomacy to end the conflict.
Discharged nationals: Around 140 Indian nationals serving in the Russian military have been discharged.
Nationals being traced: India is in touch with Russia about the whereabouts of 55 Indian nationals reportedly working for the Russian Army.

telegraphindia.com · 1 hr ago