‘Special bond…’: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlights India-Russia Relationship

Jun 12, 2026

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says, "India and Russia share a special bond that has withstood the test of time. Our special and privileged strategic partnership has grown stronger over the years and served both our countries well. We value this relationship and the sustained high level of bilateral exchanges testifies to this fact..." He adds, "...Today, in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, India-Russia ties serve as an anchor of stability for advancing our mutual interests... Strengthening our economic partnership by deepening cooperation in traditional sectors while exploring new areas of collaboration is a shared priority for both sides... our leaders have set an ambitious target of increasing it (bilateral trade) to $100 billion by 2030. Our bilateral defense cooperation, as well as our cooperation in civil, nuclear, and space sectors, is also proceeding satisfactorily... Both countries are also working on new connectivity initiatives central to unlocking the full potential of our economic cooperation... Expanding cooperation in the Arctic region has also emerged as an important priority in our partnership with Russia. All of you will be happy to know."