<h1>India and Russia Strengthen Trade Ties, Sign Protocol to Boost Investment in Key Sectors at New Delhi Forum.</h1> India and Russia concluded the Second Session of the India-Russia Forum on Trade and Investment in New Delhi, co-chaired by India's Commerce and Industry Minister and Russia's Minister of Economic Development and Trade. The forum aimed to enhance bilateral trade and investment, focusing on sectors like infrastructure, metallurgy, real estate, and pharmaceuticals. A protocol was signed to strengthen cooperation in these areas and promote innovative technologies. India's exports to Russia stood at $1.10 billion in 2006-07, with imports at $2.99 billion. The next forum meeting is scheduled for 2009 in Russia.