India and Russia reaffirm strategic partnership; sign Protocol to deepen cooperation in aluminium, fertilizers, railways, and mining technology

The 11th Session of the India-Russia Working Group on Modernization and Industrial Cooperation was held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, under the framework of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation.

From the Indian side, the session was co-chaired by Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, and from the Russian side by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Alexey Gruzdev.

The meeting reviewed the progress made since the 10th session and provided a platform to strengthen cooperation across key sectors. Discussions included updates from the sub-groups on modernization, mining, fertilizers, and railway transport, as well as emerging areas of collaboration.

Key focus areas included cooperation in aerospace science and technology, including the establishment of a modernized wind tunnel facility, production of small aircraft piston engines, and joint development in carbon fibre technology, additive manufacturing, and 3D printing. Both sides also explored opportunities in rare earth and critical minerals extraction, underground coal gasification, and creation of modern industrial infrastructure.

The two sides welcomed enhanced engagement in aluminium, fertilizers, and railway transport, alongside capacity building and technology transfer in mining sector equipment, exploration, and industrial and domestic waste management.

The meeting concluded with the signing of the Protocol of the 11th Session by both co-chairs, reaffirming the strategic India-Russia partnership and shared commitment to deepen industrial and economic cooperation.

The session saw participation from around 80 delegates representing both sides, including senior government officials, domain experts, and representatives from industry.

Strategic partnership deepening industrial cooperation after protocol signing to expand technology transfer and sectoral collaboration. India and Russia reaffirmed their strategic partnership and signed a Protocol to deepen industrial and economic cooperation, focusing on aluminium, fertilizers, railway transport, and technology transfer in mining equipment, exploration, and waste management; the session also advanced aerospace cooperation, carbon fibre development, additive manufacturing and collaboration on critical minerals and underground coal gasification to promote modern industrial infrastructure.