Jaishankar Welcomes Russia’s First Deputy PM Manturov to Strengthen Strategic Ties
Senior Russian official Denis Manturov visited New Delhi in early April for talks with Indian leaders. The visit included meetings with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
High-level discussions in the capital
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted Manturov. Jaishankar posted about the meeting on X on April 2, 2026.
The discussion was described as wide-ranging. It covered bilateral cooperation and regional issues.
Focus areas and future sectors
Officials reviewed trade, industry, and energy cooperation. Fertilisers, connectivity, and mobility were also discussed.
The talks explored technology, innovation, and critical minerals as future avenues. They also touched on regional and global developments, including the conflict in West Asia.
Specific priorities
- Trade and investment
- Energy and industrial cooperation
- Fertilisers and agricultural inputs
- Connectivity projects and mobility
- Technology, innovation, and critical minerals
Summit follow-up and strategic partnership
Leaders welcomed steps to implement outcomes from the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. That summit took place during President Putin’s visit to India in December 2025.
The Russian Embassy in India said attention was paid to strengthening the Russia-India Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Both sides discussed concrete measures to advance agreements from the 2025 summit.
Other ministerial engagements
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Manturov during the visit. Modi noted cooperation on trade, fertilisers, connectivity, and people-to-people ties in a post on X.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also held talks with Manturov. The Finance Ministry said they exchanged views on boosting trade and investment ties.
Broader strategic areas
- Science and technology collaboration
- Nuclear energy cooperation
- Defence and military-industrial ties
- Space collaboration
The series of meetings aim to deepen a long-standing partnership across many fields. Jaishankar Welcomes Russia’s First Deputy PM Manturov to Strengthen Strategic Ties was echoed in official messaging.
Reported by Filmogaz.com.
