Russian Foreign Ministry: Russian-Indian relations have reached the level of a particularly privileged strategic partnership
The department recalled the 24th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration on Strategic Partnership between countries
Quick Look
- The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that relations with India have reached the level of a particularly privileged strategic partnership.
- The statement is timed to coincide with the 24th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Strategic Partnership, concluded during Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in 2000.
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Why It Matters
The Declaration of Strategic Partnership between Russia and India was signed on October 3, 2000 during Vladimir Putin's visit to India.
Russian-Indian relations have reached the level of a particularly privileged strategic partnership, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
“On October 3, 2000, the Declaration on the Strategic Partnership between Russia and India was signed... Since then, Russian-Indian interaction has reached an even higher level - a particularly privileged strategic partnership,” says a post published on the department’s Telegram channel.
The document was signed during the state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India on October 2-5, 2000, diplomats recalled.
“India is a long-standing and reliable partner of Russia. For decades, our countries have maintained friendly, trusting relations,” the department notes.
The countries advocate democratization of international relations and are increasing interaction at international platforms, primarily in the G20, UN, BRICS and SCO, the ministry added.
Open Questions
- What specific new initiatives are planned under the partnership?
