Lok Sabha Question No. 2076 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-12
Subject: Russian President's Visit to India
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. Ganapathy Rajkumar P

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2076 ANSWERED ON- 12/12/2025 RUSSIAN PRESIDENT'S VISIT TO INDIA

## 2076. DR. GANAPATHY RAJKUMAR P

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :-

(a) whether it is true that Russian President Putin is scheduled to visit India later this year, if so, the details thereof; and

(b) the details of the agenda to be discussed and the bilateral agreements to be made with the Russian Government?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## (SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)

(a & b) President of the Russian Federation Mr. Vladimir Putin paid a State visit to India from 04 - 05 December 2025, for the 23rd IndiaRussia Annual Summit.

During the visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Putin discussed all aspects of bilateral relations, which are deep-rooted and multifaceted.   They   reaffirmed   mutual   commitment   to   further strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia. They also discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest.

An India-Russia Business Event involving participation of Russian and Indian companies was organized on the margins of the Annual Summit. The Business Event was addressed by both Prime Minister Modi and President Putin.

The Joint Statement issued by both sides, and list of outcomes of the visit,   including   MoUs   and   Agreements   signed   and   announcements made, is enclosed at Annexure-I.

Joint   Statement   following   the   23rd   India   -   Russia   Annual   Summit (December 05, 2025)

INDIA - RUSSIA: A Time-Tested Progressive Partnership, Anchored in Trust & Mutual Respect

1. At the invitation of the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, the President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin, paid a State visit to India on December 04-05, 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.
2. The Leaders reaffirmed their support for further strengthening of the Special   and   Privileged   Strategic   Partnership   between   India   and Russia. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Declaration on Strategic Partnership between India and Russia, established during the first State Visit of H.E. President Vladimir Putin to India in October 2000.
3.  The Leaders emphasized the special nature of this long standing and time-tested relationship, which is characterized by mutual trust, respect   for   each   other's   core   national   interests   and   strategic convergence. They underscored that, as major powers with shared responsibilities, this important relationship continues to be an anchor of global peace and stability that should be ensured upon the basis of equal and indivisible security.
4. The   Leaders   positively   assessed   the   multi-faceted   mutually beneficial India-Russia relations that span all areas of cooperation, including   political   and   strategic,   military   and   security,   trade   and investment, energy, science and technology, nuclear, space, cultural, education   and   humanitarian   cooperation.   It   was   noted   with satisfaction that both Sides are actively exploring new avenues for

cooperation while further strengthening cooperation in the traditional areas.

5. The   Leaders   underlined   that   India-Russia   ties   have   remained resilient in the backdrop of the prevailing complex, challenging and uncertain geopolitical situation. Both Sides have strived to forge a contemporary, balanced, mutually beneficial, sustainable and longterm partnership. Development of India-Russia relations across the entire spectrum is a shared foreign policy priority. The Leaders agreed to   make   all   efforts   to   unlock   the   full   potential   of   the   strategic partnership.
6.  The Leaders welcomed the opening of two Consulates General of India in Yekaterinburg and Kazan, and looked forward to their early operationalisation   to   further   strengthen   inter-regional   cooperation, trade and economic relations and people to people ties.
7. The Leaders noted with satisfaction the continued intensification of contacts   at   all   levels   since   the   last   Summit,   including   meetings between them on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan and the 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin; holding of the 26th Session of the India-Russia   Intergovernmental   Commission   (IRIGC)   on   Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGCTEC) co-chaired by the External Affairs Minister of India and the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia and the 22nd Session of the IRIGC on Military & Military-Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) co-chaired by the Defence Ministers of the two countries; visits of Lok Sabha Speaker,   External   Affairs   Minister,   Raksha   Mantri,   Minister   of Railways, Information Technology, and Information & Broadcasting, Ministers of State of Home Affairs, Defence, Youth Affairs & Sports, Textiles and Vice Chairman NITI Aayog from the Indian side; visits of Russia's Chairman of the State Duma, First Deputy Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Energy, Minister of Culture; and

holding of strategic dialogue at the level of National Security Advisors, Foreign Office Consultations, consultations on UN issues, meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism, etc.

## Trade and Economic partnership

8.  The Leaders reaffirmed their shared ambition to expand bilateral trade in a balanced and sustainable manner, including by increasing India's exports to Russia, strengthening industrial cooperation, forging new   technological   and   investment   partnerships,   especially   in advanced high-technology areas and finding new avenues and forms of cooperation.
9.  The   Leaders   welcomed   the   adoption   of   the   Programme   for   the Development   of   Strategic   Areas   of   India   -   Russia   Economic Cooperation till 2030 (Programme 2030).
10.  The Leaders appreciated the ongoing intensification of the joint work on a Free Trade Agreement on goods between India and the Eurasian Economic Union covering sectors of mutual interest. They also   directed   both   Sides   to   intensify   efforts   in   negotiations   on   a mutually beneficial agreement on the promotion and protection of investments.
11. The Leaders welcomed the results of the 25th and 26th Sessions of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific,   Technical   and   Cultural   Cooperation   (IRIGC-TEC)   and   the India-Russia Business Forum held in New Delhi (November 2024) and Moscow (August 2025) respectively.
12. The   Sides   underline   the   importance   of   an   open,   inclusive, transparent and non-discriminatory multilateral trade system with the World Trade Organization at its core. Both Sides emphasized that

addressing tariff and non-tariff trade barriers, removing bottlenecks in logistics, promoting connectivity, ensuring smooth   payment mechanisms,   finding   mutually   acceptable   solutions   for   issues   of insurance   and   reinsurance   and   regular   interaction   between   the businesses of the two countries are among the key elements for timely achievement of the revised bilateral trade target of USD 100 billion by 2030.

13.  Russia   and   India   have   agreed   to   continue   jointly   developing systems   of   bilateral   settlements   through   use   of   the   national currencies   in   order   to   ensure   the   uninterrupted   maintenance   of bilateral trade. Additionally, the Sides have agreed to continue their consultations on enabling the interoperability of the national payment systems, financial messaging systems, as well as central bank digital currency platforms.
14. The Sides welcomed steps to ensure long-term supply of fertilizers to India and discussed the potential establishment of joint ventures in this area
15. The Sides welcomed the signing of agreements related to mobility of skilled workers.
16. The Russian Side welcomed the participation of Indian delegations in the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (June 2025) and the Eastern Economic Forum (September 2025). The two Sides noted the contribution of the India-Russia Business Dialogue organised on the sidelines   of   these   economic   forums   for   promotion   of   bilateral trade, economic and investment cooperation.
17.  The Leaders noted the importance of productive and mutually beneficial   bilateral   trade   in   mineral   resources,   including   energy sources, precious stones and metals, as well as critical raw materials for   the   reliability   of   the   international   supply   chains.   Efficient

cooperation in this area, carried out by Russia and India as sovereign states, is a significant component of their national security and social wellbeing.

## Energy partnership

18.  The   two   Sides   discussed   and   commended   their   wide   ranging cooperation in the energy sector as a significant pillar of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. The Sides noted the current and potential cooperation between Indian and Russian companies in fields such   as   oil   and   oil   products,   oil   refining   and   petrochemical technologies, oilfield services and upstream technologies and related infrastructure, LNG and LPG related infrastructure, various existing projects   in   their   countries,   underground   coal   gasification   (UCG) technology, nuclear projects, etc. They also noted the importance of expeditious resolution of issues related to investment projects in this area, and agreed to resolve the various concerns being faced by their investors in the energy sector.

## Transport and Connectivity

19. The two Sides agreed to deepen cooperation in building stable and efficient transport corridors, with the focus on expanding logistics links for improving connectivity and enhancing infrastructure capacity to support the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), the Chennai-Vladivostok (Eastern Maritime) Corridor, and the Northern Sea Route. They welcomed the signing of the MoU on the Training of Specialists for Ships Operating in Polar Waters.

20. The Sides noted the fruitful cooperation between the railways of Russia and India, aimed at establishing partnerships in the field of mutually beneficial technology exchange.

## Cooperation in the Russian Far East and Arctic

21.  The two Sides confirmed their readiness to intensify trade and investment cooperation in the Far East and the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. The Program of India-Russia Cooperation in Trade, Economic and Investment Spheres in the Russian Far East for the period from 2024-2029 provides the necessary framework for further cooperation between India and the Russian Far East region, especially in the sectors of agriculture, energy, mining, manpower, diamonds, pharmaceuticals, maritime transport, etc.
22. Both Sides underscored the importance of holding regular bilateral consultations on Arctic related issues and welcomed the progress made in multi-faceted bilateral cooperation on the Northern Sea Route. The   Russian   Side   appreciated   the   participation   of   the   Indian delegation in the 6th International Arctic Forum held in Murmansk in March 2025. The Indian Side expressed its readiness to play an active role as an Observer in the Arctic Council.

## Civil Nuclear Cooperation, Cooperation in Space

23.  The Sides confirmed their intention to broaden cooperation in nuclear energy, including fuel cycle, life cycle support for operating Kudankulam   Nuclear   Power   Plant   (KKNPP)   and   non-power applications, as well as to elaborate new agenda of interaction in the field of peaceful use of atomic energy and related high technologies. The Sides noted the importance of the cooperation in the peaceful

- uses of nuclear energy as a significant component of the strategic partnership taking into account the plans of the Government of India to increase India's nuclear energy capacity to 100 GW by 2047.
24. The Sides welcomed the progress achieved in implementation of KKNPP including the construction of the remaining NPP units and agreed on adhering to the timeline for supplies of equipment and fuel.
25.  The   Sides   noted   the   importance   of   further   discussion   on   the second site in India for NPP; the Indian Side will strive to finalize formal allotment of the second site in accordance with earlier signed agreements.
26. The   Sides   agreed   to   accelerate   technical   and   commercial discussions on the VVER of the Russian design, research and joint development of NPPs, localization and joint manufacturing of nuclear equipment and fuel assemblies for Russian designed large capacity NPPs subject to terms and conditions as mutually agreeable.
27.  Noting the importance of cooperation in Space, the two Sides welcomed   the   enhanced   partnership   between   the   Indian   Space Research   Organisation   and   the   Russian   State   Space   Corporation "Roscosmos'   in   the   use   of   outer   space   for   peaceful   purposes, including in the human spaceflight programs, satellite navigation and planetary exploration. They noted the progress in mutually beneficial cooperation in rocket engine development, production and use.

## Military and Military Technical Cooperation

28. Military and Military-Technical Cooperation has traditionally been a pillar of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and   Russia,   which   has   grown   from   strength   to   strength   through

several decades of joint efforts and fruitful cooperation, steered by the IRIGC-M&MTC.

29.  The Leaders welcomed the outcomes of the 22nd Session of the IRIGC- M&MTC held in New Delhi on December 4, 2025. Responding to India's quest for self-reliance, the partnership is reorienting presently to joint research and development, co-development and co-production of advanced defence technology and systems.
30. The Leaders expressed satisfaction with regular military contacts, including the meeting of Defence Ministers in Qingdao in June 2025 on the sidelines of the SCO Member-States' Defence Ministers' Meeting. Both Sides appreciated the Joint Military Exercises INDRA of the Armed   Forces   and   reaffirmed   their   commitment   to   maintain   the momentum of joint military cooperation activities and expand military delegation exchanges.
31.  Both Sides agreed to encourage joint manufacturing in India of spare   parts,   components,   aggregates   and   other   products   for maintenance of Russian origin arms and defence equipment under Make-in-India program through transfer of technology and setting up of joint ventures for meeting the needs of the Indian Armed Forces as well as subsequent export to mutually friendly third countries.

## Cooperation in Science & Technology

32. Both   Sides   called   for   ramping   up   government-to-government, academia and private sector collaboration to promote application of critical and emerging technologies.

33.  Recognizing   the   strategic   importance   of   critical   minerals   for emerging technologies and advanced manufacturing, the two Sides expressed   interest   in   deepening   cooperation   in   exploration, processing and recycling technologies of critical minerals and rare
2. earths.
34. Emphasizing   the   importance   of   joint   research   in   science, technology and innovation, the two Sides called for strengthening cooperation under the "Roadmap for Science, Technology & Innovation Cooperation'.   They   agreed   to   facilitate   collaboration   between government and private sector to harness opportunities for start-ups and SMEs of the two countries to address societal challenges through innovative technologies, including joint R&D and co-development of technologies.   They   confirmed   their   interest   in   further   developing cooperation   in   the   sphere   of   digital   technologies,   including   those related to information protection, security of critical infrastructure and law enforcement. Both Sides agreed to design and implement soft support   programs   for   start-ups   to   enable   knowledge   exchange, capacity   building,   and   greater   engagement   of   innovators   and entrepreneurs.
35.  Taking into account the existing rich experience of interaction between India and Russia in the field of science and higher education, the   Sides   expressed   mutual   interest   in   developing   partner   ties between   educational   and   scientific   organizations,   including   the implementation of various forms of academic mobility, educational programmes,   scientific   and   research   projects   and   the   holding   of specialized international exhibitions, conferences, seminars. Emphasizing the importance of joint research in science, technology and   innovations,   the   Sides   confirmed   their   readiness   to   expand

cooperation within the framework of the Roadmap for Indian-Russian Cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovations.

## Cultural cooperation, Tourism and people to people exchanges

36.  The   two   Sides   agreed   that   cultural   interaction   and   people   to people exchanges are an important component of the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. They appreciated the participation   in   major   international   cultural   forums,   book   fairs, festivals   and   art   competitions   organized   in   both   countries   and welcomed the holding on a parity basis, of Cultural Exchange Festivals in their countries, aimed at the fullest demonstration of Indian and Russian culture.
37. Both Sides supported the idea of expanding cooperation in the film industry, including development of joint film production and mutual participation in international film festivals held in India and Russia.
38. The   two   Sides   appreciated   the   steady   increase   in   tourist exchanges between Russia and India and welcomed simplification of visa formalities, including introduction of e-Visa by both countries. They agreed to continue the work on further simplification of the visa regime in future.
39.  The two Sides noted with appreciation the enhanced exchanges and contacts between the experts, think-tanks and institutes of India and Russia.   Over   the   years,   this   track   of   dialogue   has   promoted increased mutual understanding between Indian and Russian strategic and policy making circles and businesses so as to further strengthen
5. the Strategic Partnership.

40. Recognizing the traditionally strong cooperation between India and Russia in the sphere of education, both Sides appreciated efforts to ensure well-being of students and agreed to continue their efforts in promoting educational linkages between universities and educational institutions.

## Cooperation in the UN and multilateral fora

41. Both   Sides   noted   the   high   level   of   political   dialogue   and cooperation between them on issues at the UN and agreed to deepen it further. They   stressed   the   importance   of   reinvigorating multilateralism, with a central coordinating role played by the United Nations. They also underlined the primacy of respect for international law   and   emphasized   their   commitment   to   the   purposes   and   the principles of the UN Charter.
42.  Both Sides called for comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council to reflect contemporary global realities and to make it more representative,   effective   and   efficient   in   dealing   with   issues   of international   peace   and   security.   Russia   reiterated   its   steadfast support for India's permanent membership in a reformed and expanded
3. UN Security Council.
43. The two Sides highlighted their cooperation within the G20 format and   agreed   to   intensify   it.   They   emphasized   that   the   important practical   legacy   of   India's   G20   Presidency   in   2023   was   the consolidation of the priorities of the countries of the Global South in the   agenda   of   the   main   platform   for   international   economic   and financial cooperation, as well as the entry of the African Union into the ranks of full members of the forum. They welcomed the holding of the Voice of Global South virtual summits under the Indian presidency,

- which sent an important signal in favour of strengthening the position of developing countries in global affairs.
44. They   emphasized   that   the   G20   is   the   premier   international economic forum that provides a platform for dialogue of both emerging and developed economies on an equal and mutually beneficial footing. They   recognized   the   importance   of   the   continued   and   productive functioning of the G20, based on consensus and focusing on its key mandate.
45. Both Sides stressed the importance of strengthening their BRICS partnership and further committed themselves to promote cooperation in the expanded BRICS under the three pillars of political and security, economic and financial,  cultural   and   people-to-people   cooperation. They   reaffirmed   their   commitment   to   the   BRICS   spirit   of   mutual respect and understanding, sovereign equality, solidarity, democracy, openness, inclusiveness, collaboration and consensus. Russia pledged its full support for India's upcoming BRICS Chairship in 2026.
46. The Sides reiterated the importance of their joint work within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for further deepening   Special   and   Privileged   Strategic   Partnership   between Russia and India.
47.  India commended the Russian side for the successful hosting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting in Moscow on 17-18 November 2025 under the Chairmanship of Hon'ble Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. The Russian side appreciated India's initiative to establish SCO Civilizational Dialogue Forum, the inaugural session of which will be held in India in 2026.
48. The   Sides   noted   SCO's   increasing   role   in   the   formation   of representative,   democratic,   fair   multipolar   world   order,   based   on

- universally recognized principles of international law, and cultural and civilizational diversity.
49.  Both sides emphasized the importance of further strengthening SCO's potential and cooperation in the fields of politics, security, economy, culture and humanitarian ties. In this context the two Sides stressed the necessity of promoting modernization of SCO, especially in   the   fields   of   countering   terrorism,   extremism,   separatism,   drug trafficking,   cross-border   organized   crime,   and   information   security threats.   They   will   pay   special   attention   to   establishment   of   the Universal Center on Countering Security Challenges and Threats in Tashkent and Counter-Narcotics Center in Dushanbe.
50.  The two Sides agreed to continue interaction within G20, BRICS and   SCO   on   key   issues   such   as   efforts   towards   reformed multilateralism,   reform   of   international   economic   governance institutions and Multilateral Development Banks, contributing to the achievement of the SDGs in its economic, social and environmental dimensions,   stimulating   economic   growth,   enhancing   sustainability and developing resilience   of   international   supply   chains,   including critical   minerals,   compliance   with   free   and   fair   trade   norms   and climate change.
51. The two Sides intend to further strengthen cooperation within the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS), including the issues of the long-term sustainability of outer space activities.
52.  Both Sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening global efforts for non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Russia expressed its strong support for India's membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group. The two Sides urged all members of the international   community   to   work   towards   enhancing   the   level   of mutual trust in order to promote global peace and security. The Sides

- emphasized the non-proliferation nature of export controls and their intention to continue cooperation in this area with the aim of ensuring balance between security and commercial consideration, as well as peaceful uses of technology.
53. The Sides underlined the importance of strengthening cooperation within various regional fora, aimed at deepening regional peace and security,   including   the   East   Asia   Summit,   ASEAN   Regional   Forum, ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus.
54.  The Parties the need for strict compliance with and consistent strengthening   of   the   Convention   on   the   Prohibition   of   the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological)   and   Toxin   Weapons   and   on   their   Destruction   (BTWC), including through its institutionalization, as well as the adoption of a legally binding protocol with an effective verification mechanism. They oppose the establishment of any mechanisms that duplicate functions of the BTWC.
55. The Sides the urgent need to start negotiations on a legally binding instrument on prevention of an arms race in outer space with the prohibition of the placement of weapons in outer space and the threat or use of force in outer space, from outer space or against outer space. The Sides note that the basis for such a document could be the draft of the Treaty on the Prevention of the Placement of Weapons in Outer Space and of the Threat or Use of Force Against Outer Space Objects as well as the report of the relevant Group of Governmental Experts, adopted in 2024.
56. The   leaders,   reaffirming   their   commitment   to   the   principles reflected   in   international   treaties   that   ensure   the   conservation   of biological diversity and the protection of rare and endangered species, especially migratory bird species, that uniting our countries.

57.  Both Sides welcomed the adoption of the Framework Agreement by the Russian side to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). The   Indian   Side   looked   forward   to   Russia's   early   joining   of   the International   Solar   Alliance   and   the   Coalition   of   Disaster   Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).
58. The Sides agreed to continue the development of joint approaches to   addressing   global   economic   challenges,   mobilising   increased access to climate finance and technologies for developing countries and economies in transition, and ensuring a reasonable reform of international   institutions   of   economic   governance,   in   particular
3. multilateral development banks.

## Counter Terrorism

59. Both Sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral
2. and multilateral cooperation in the field of combating such common challenges and threats such as terrorism, extremism transnational organized crime, money laundering, terrorist financing and illicit drug trafficking.
60. The two Leaders reaffirmed their strong commitment to preventing and countering terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including cross-border movement of terrorists and terrorist financing networks and safe havens. They condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in India in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, and in Russia at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow on March 22, 2024. They unequivocally condemned all acts of terrorism as criminal and unjustifiable,   regardless   of   their   motivation   by   any   religious   or ideological pretexts, whenever, wherever, and by whomsoever they may be committed. They also called for concerted actions against all

UN-listed terrorist groups and entities, including Al Qaeda, ISIS/Daesh and   their   affiliates,   aimed   at   rooting   out   terrorists'   safe   havens, countering   the   spread   of   terrorist   ideology,   eliminating   terrorist financing   channels   and   their   nexus   with   transnational   crime,   and halting cross-border movement of terrorists, including foreign terrorist fighters.

61. The Sides called for an uncompromising fight against international terrorism and extremism in all their forms and manifestations, noting the importance of increasing cooperation in this area, without hidden agendas and double standards on the solid basis of international law and   the   UN   Charter.   Besides,   they   stressed   the   need   for   firm implementation of relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council, the UN General Assembly, as well as the balanced implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.
62.  Both Sides emphasized the primary responsibility of States and their competent authorities in combating terrorism. They called for a zero-tolerance   policy   on   terrorism   and   expeditious   finalization   and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the UN framework, as well as implementation of the UNGA and the UNSC  resolutions   on   countering   terrorism   and   violent   extremism conducive to terrorism.
63. The two Sides recalled the Special Meeting of the UNSC Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) held in India in October 2022 under India's Chairmanship of the CTC and welcomed the unanimously adopted Delhi   Declaration   on   countering   the   use   of   new   and   emerging technologies for terrorist purposes. They noted that the declaration aims to cover the main concerns surrounding the terrorist exploitation of   Information   and   Communications   Technology,   such   as   payment technologies, social  media platforms and fundraising methods and misuse of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones). Both Sides also

expressed their readiness to develop further cooperation in this field with a special focus on preventing radicalization and the spread of extremist ideology in the online space. In this regard, they noted with satisfaction   the   positive   dynamics   of   strengthening   relevant mechanisms within the SCO and BRICS formats.

## Regional and International Issues

64. Both Sides noted with appreciation the close coordination between India   and   Russia   on   Afghanistan,   including   through   the   dialogue mechanism between the Security Councils of both countries. They emphasized the important role of the Moscow Format meetings.
65.  The Leaders welcomed the counter-terrorism measures against international   terrorist   groups,   including   ISIS   and   ISKP   and   their affiliates, and expressed confidence that the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan would be comprehensive and effective. They stressed the need to ensure urgent and uninterrupted humanitarian assistance to
3. the Afghan people.
66.  Both Sides reiterated their commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East/ West Asia, calling for restraint, protection of civilians and compliance with international law, and the need to refrain from taking   actions   that   could   further   escalate   the   situation   and compromise   regional   stability.   They   stressed   the   importance   of resolving the Iran nuclear issue through dialogue. They expressed concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and strongly stressed the   importance   for   all   parties   concerned   to   remain   committed   to agreements and understandings reached between them for cessation of conflict, humanitarian assistance and a sustainable peace.
67.  The Sides noted the importance of expanding efforts to combat climate   change   and   achieving   the   goals   of   the   United   Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change UNFCCC and the Paris

Agreement. The Sides welcomed the 1st meeting of the Joint RussiaIndia Working Group on the issues of climate change and low-carbon development held on September 10, 2025 in New Delhi within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding on the issues of climate change and low-carbon development. The Sides agreed to intensify the bilateral dialogue on implementing mechanisms of the Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, developing low-carbon technologies and using sustainable finance instruments.

68. The Sides agreed to continue interaction within G20, BRICS, SCO on the key issues of climate change. The Sides welcomed the results achieved by a coordinated work within the BRICS Contact Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development; including the launch of the BRICS Climate Research Platform and the BRICS Laboratory for Trade, Climate and Sustainable Development. Both sides encouraged fruitful cooperation in the area of addressing climate change in BRICS during the India Chairship in grouping in 2026.
69. The Sides noted with satisfaction the resilience of the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership and the convergent and complementary   approaches   of   their   foreign   policy   priorities,   and reaffirmed   their   commitment   for   further   strengthening   it.   They stressed that India and Russia as major powers will continue to strive for global peace and stability in a multipolar world as well as in a multipolar Asia.
70. H.E. President Vladimir Putin thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for the gracious hospitality extended to him and his delegation in New Delhi and invited him to visit Russia in 2026 for the 24th IndiaRussia Annual Summit.

New Delhi

## December 05, 2025

## List   of   Outcomes:   State   Visit   of   the   President   of   the   Russian Federation to India (December 04 - 05, 2025)

## MoUs and Agreements

| S.No                   | Outcome Document                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Description                                                                                                                                                                      |
|------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Migration and Mobility | Migration and Mobility                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Migration and Mobility                                                                                                                                                           |
| 1.                     | Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Russian Federation on Temporary Labour Activity of Citizens of one State in the Territory of the other State. These agreements establish framework for the of skilled workers from to Russia and aims to safe and mutually migration between the | a movement India promote beneficial two countries.                                                                                                                               |
| 2.                     | Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Russian Federation on Cooperation in Combating Irregular Migration.                                                                                                                                                                              |                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| Health and Food Safety | Health and Food Safety                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Health and Food Safety                                                                                                                                                           |
| 3.                     | Agreement between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation on the cooperation in the field of healthcare, medical education and science.                                                                                                              | The document envisages cooperation between India and Russia in the field of healthcare, medical education and science through exchange of information and specialists, and joint |

|                                       |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | scientific research.                                                                                                                                                  |
|---------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 4.                                    | Agreement between the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Republic of India and the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well- being (Russian Federation) in the field of food safety. The agreement develop cooperation field of food ensuring quality compliance with hygienic requirements products. | aims to in the safety by and sanitary and of food                                                                                                                     |
| Maritime Cooperation and Polar waters | Maritime Cooperation and Polar waters                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Maritime Cooperation and Polar waters                                                                                                                                 |
| 5.                                    | Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of the Government of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation on the Training of Specialists for Ships Operating in Polar Waters.                                                                                                                                                 | The MoU seeks to facilitate training of Indian sea farers in polar waters through programmes designed and facilitated by Russian agencies specialising in this field. |
| 6.                                    | Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of the Republic of India and the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | The MoU entails cooperation in various sectors of maritime domain such as shipping, ports, joint mineral exploration, research and development.                       |
| Fertilizers                           | Fertilizers                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | Fertilizers                                                                                                                                                           |
| 7.                                    | Memorandum of Understanding between M/s. JSC UralChem and M/s. The MoU seeks to framework for                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | create a development of                                                                                                                                               |

|                        | Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited and National Fertilizers Limited and Indian Potash Limited. a                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | joint venture in Urea manufacturing in Russia by Indian companies.                                                                                                                  |
|------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Customs and commerce   | Customs and commerce                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Customs and commerce                                                                                                                                                                |
| 8.                     | Protocol between the Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs of the Government of the Republic of India and the Federal Customs Service (Russian Federation) for cooperation in exchange of Pre-arrival information in respect of goods and vehicles moved between the Republic of India and the Russian federation framework for between India the field of information of operations to procedures of control. | This document provides a cooperation and Russia in exchange of customs optimise customs                                                                                             |
| 9.                     | Bilateral Agreement between Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications of the Republic of India and JSC «Russian Post».                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | This bilateral agreement seeks to strengthen cross- border postal cooperation and support growing e-commerce between India and Russia, especially for Small and Medium Enterprises. |
| Academic collaboration | Academic collaboration                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Academic collaboration                                                                                                                                                              |
| 10.                    | Memorandum of Understanding on scientific and academic collaboration between Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune and Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education "National Tomsk                                                                                                                                                                                                 | This MoU creates a framework to develop and extend scientific and academic collaboration by means of student exchange, development of joint                                         |

|                     | State University', Tomsk.                                                                                                                                                      | programmes, exchange of information, and joint research.                                                                                                  |
|---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 11.                 | Agreement regarding cooperation between University of Mumbai, Lomonosov Moscow State University and Joint-Stock Company Management Company of Russian Direct Investment Fund.  | The agreement provides cooperation in education training of students and professionals to advance India-Russia academic industry collaboration.           |
| Media Collaboration | Media Collaboration                                                                                                                                                            | Media Collaboration                                                                                                                                       |
| 12.                 | Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Collaboration on Broadcasting between Prasar Bharati, India and Joint Stock Company Gazprom-media Holding, Russian Federation. | These MoUs are between Prasar Bharati and Russian media organisations and entail broadening cooperation in the field of broadcasting, content sharing and |
| 13.                 | Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Collaboration on Broadcasting between Prasar Bharati, India and National Media Group, Russia.                                  | information exchange.                                                                                                                                     |
| 14.                 | Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Collaboration on Broadcasting between Prasar Bharati, India and the BIG ASIA Media Group.                                      | These MoUs are between Prasar Bharati and Russian media organisations and entail broadening cooperation in the field of broadcasting, content sharing and |
| 15.                 | Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation and                                                                                                                    | These MoUs are between Prasar Bharati and Russian media organisations and entail broadening cooperation in the field of broadcasting, content sharing and |

|    | collaboration on broadcasting between Prasar Bharati, India, and ANO "TV- Novosti'.           |
|----|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 16 | Memorandum of Understanding between "TV BRICS' Joint-stock company and "Prasar Bharati (PB)'. |

## Announcements

- 1) Programme for the Development of Strategic Areas of India - Russia Economic Cooperation till 2030.
- 2) The Russian side has decided to adopt the Framework Agreement to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA).
- 3) Agreement for the exhibition "India. Fabric of Time' between the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy (New Delhi, India) and the   Tsaritsyno   State   Historical,   Architectural,   Art   and   Landscape Museum-Reserve (Moscow, Russia).
- 4) Grant of 30 days e-Tourist Visa on gratis basis to Russian nationals on reciprocal basis.
- 5) Grant of Group Tourist Visa on gratis basis to Russian nationals.

New Delhi

## December 05, 2025

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