India and Russia Forge Maritime Training Alliance

India and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to train specialists for ships navigating polar waters. The agreement was signed during President Vladimir Putin's official visit to India, where he held summit-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, drawing significant global interest.

In a substantial move towards maritime cooperation, India and Russia have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on training specialists for vessels operating in the challenging polar regions.

The agreement took center stage amid Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day official visit to India, during which he participated in high-level discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

According to a joint statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, the MoU aims to enhance expertise in polar shipping, an increasingly strategic area in global navigation and trade.

(With inputs from agencies.)