Russian Naval Delegation Visits Southern Naval Command and Naval Academy in India
A six-member Russian naval delegation visited Indias Southern Naval Command and Naval Academy to strengthen naval ties between the two nations.
Kerala, October 3 (Daily Kiran) : A six-member delegation from the Russian Navy visited the Southern Naval Command and the Indian Naval Academy in Kerala, aiming to enhance naval cooperation between India and Russia. The delegation was led by Captain First Rank Sergey V. Saitov.
During their visit from September 27 to October 1, the Indian Navy shared insights about its training systems, infrastructure, and various facilities. The Indian Navy posted on social media platform X, stating that discussions focused on enhancing maritime collaboration, improving operational capabilities between the two navies, and strengthening institutional and professional relationships. This visit underscores the long-standing naval partnership between India and Russia.
The timing of the Russian delegation’s visit is significant, as both nations continue to work on strengthening their historical defense and strategic ties. Last week, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to their “special and privileged” strategic partnership.
Following the meeting, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated on X that both sides reiterated their commitment to strengthening the Russia-India strategic partnership and maintaining close coordination in forums such as the United Nations, G20, and BRICS. Jaishankar also shared details of the meeting on X, noting that both leaders exchanged views on various ongoing issues and reviewed bilateral relations and cooperation within BRICS.
Additionally, last month, Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth completed a three-day official visit to Russia, where he met with senior military officials and toured several key military institutions. This visit marked the first trip by an Indian Army Chief to Russia in eight years, further aiding the advancement of defense cooperation between the two countries.
According to the Indian Army’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI), General Seth met with Russian Deputy Defense Minister General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov and Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces Colonel General Andrei Mordvichev during his visit. Discussions centered around enhancing the capabilities of both armies, training exchanges, sharing operational experiences, and expanding the scope of collaboration between the two militaries.
