Prabhu invites Russian companies to explore business opportunities in India

New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) India has invited Russian companies to explore business opportunities in the country and strengthen bilateral economic ties, the commerce ministry said Thursday.

Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu recently concluded his visit to Vladivostok in Russia. He was there for the Eastern Economic Forum meeting.

"He invited the Governors of the Far East Regions to lead business delegations to India and explore partnerships with Indian businesses," the ministry said in a statement.

Prabhu held discussions on enhancing bilateral trade and investment between the countries with Denis Manturov, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade and Aysen Nikolayev, Governor of the Sakha Republic.

He also held a bilateral meeting with Yury Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia.

"Discussions took place on areas of cooperation between India and Russia to strengthen bilateral ties for economic growth," it added.

He interacted with the Governors, Vice-Governors, and Representatives of the Russian Far East Regions of Primorye, Yakutia, Sakhalin, Amur, Magadan, Kamchatka, and Khabarovsk.

"Discussions were held on possibilities of mutual cooperation in sectors like mining, agriculture, and tourism," it said.