Vice President and Chairman of Rajya Sabha C. P. Radhakrishnan today met the Russian parliamentary delegation led by the Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of Russia, Vyacheslav Volodin in New Delhi. The Vice President also extended his congratulations on the successful conduct of the election of deputies to the ninth convocation of the State Duma in the previous month.
During the meeting, Mr Radhakrishnan expressed firm confidence that both countries will achieve the bilateral trade target of 100 billion dollar in annual trade by 2030, as agreed upon by the leadership of both nations. Mr Radhakrishnan also identified inter-regional cooperation, science and technology, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people ties as other vital areas of ongoing cooperation. Mr Radhakrishnan said that such discussions play a vital role in understanding mutual priorities, sharing experiences, and exploring actionable avenues for collaboration. He further reaffirmed the commitment to further strengthening ties for the mutual benefit of the people of both nations.
Referring to key pillars of bilateral cooperation, the Chairman noted that preparations are currently underway for the 80th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Russia. He expressed gratitude to Russia for its continued support toward the joint resolve of both nations in countering terrorism.
On the occasion, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Harivansh was also present.
