Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev paid a working visit to the Republic of India. As part of the business program, meetings were held with the heads of key government agencies.
Trade and economic cooperation between the two countries was discussed at a meeting with Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of India. The parties also discussed the work of the two countries' regulatory agencies, cooperation in the fishing industry, and the possibility of opening full access to the Indian market for Russian meat and dairy products. Furthermore, the Deputy Prime Minister noted the importance of accelerating the process of concluding a mutually beneficial free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and India.
Dmitry Patrushev and Indian Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda discussed developing cooperation in the supply of mineral fertilizers. The Deputy Prime Minister of Russia emphasized Russia's interest in further strengthening its strategic partnership with India and continuing mutually beneficial cooperation.
Dmitry Patrushev discussed the potential increase in supply volumes and expansion of the range of agricultural products with India's Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan. For example, Russia sees potential in increasing exports of Russian vegetable oils, pulses, and other products.
The Deputy Prime Minister reported that agricultural trade between Russia and India increased by more than 60% in 2024.
Dmitry Patrushev also noted that Russia highly values the potential for scientific and technical cooperation between the two countries, for example, in the field of plant breeding. The meeting discussed the possibility of direct contacts between research centers in Russia and India, as well as the organization of internships for specialists.
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