Commander-in-chief Aleksandr Moiseev is in New Delhi for a visit
Russian Naval Commander-in-Chief Aleksandr Moiseev has met with his Indian counterpart, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, and other military officials, during a visit to New Delhi, as the two nations explore ways to strengthen defense and maritime cooperation.
The trip comes several weeks after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. During Modi’s visit, the two sides agreed to expand ties, including in the military domain. Modi is set to travel to Poland and Ukraine later this week.
“Both Principals held discussion on collaborative mechanisms and measures to further strengthen existing Navy to Navy cooperation & explore avenues for enhancing cooperation,” the Indian Navy stated on Tuesday. It added that the high-profile visit is a “testimony to the longstanding relationship” between the navies of Russia and India.
The Times of India newspaper noted on Tuesday, citing officials, that the discussions between Admiral Moiseev and India’s chief of defense staff, General Anil Chauhan, “underscore the mutual commitment to enhancing maritime security, deepening strategic cooperation and fostering a stronger defense partnership” between the two countries. The meetings, according to another source, are aimed at “exploring avenues for naval cooperation.”
Adm Aleksandr Alekseyevich Moiseyev, Commander-in-Chief, Russian Federation Navy #RuFN on a visit to #India, 19-22 Aug 24, was received by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS with a ceremonial Guard of Honour at South Block Lawns on #19Aug 24.
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