Current Context: The India – Russia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue was held in New Delhi. The dialogue observed the participation of defence ministers and external affairs ministers of both nations.
- The dignitaries discussed about political and defence issues of mutual interest
- The dialogue also helped to enhance strategic partnership between the two countries
- At the 20th meeting of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military-Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC), both the countries signed four different pacts in the domain of defence
- At the dialogue, India signed a contract with Russia to procure more than six lakh AK –203 rifles. This was signed under Indo-Russia Rifles Private Limited Programme. The manufacturing of the rifles will be made at the cost of Rs 5,000 crores.
- Static Part:
- Capital of Russia: Moscow
- Currency of Russia: Russian ruble
