India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held a meeting with Denis Manturov in Moscow on Friday, during which both sides conducted a comprehensive review of India-Russia bilateral cooperation in defence, energy, space and other key sectors.
During the international security forum in Moscow, Doval participated in several bilateral meetings focused on strengthening India-Russia relations and expanding cooperation in strategic sectors, including defence, energy, space and regional security.
In Moscow, Doval held a high-level meeting with Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, where the two sides reviewed the long-standing strategic relationship between the two countries. Discussions focused on advancing defence cooperation, energy security, space research and technological partnership.
Both sides also deliberated on prevailing global conditions and the evolving geopolitical landscape. It was agreed that India and Russia should further strengthen their traditional cooperation in line with modern requirements. Discussions also covered giving new direction to cooperation in defence production, energy supply chains and space technology.
On the sidelines of the international security forum, Doval also met Myanmar’s National Security Adviser Tin Aung San. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on issues including security, defence cooperation, border connectivity and regional stability. Both sides held detailed discussions on regional developments and agreed that a collaborative approach was essential for stability in South and Southeast Asia.
Myanmar also indicated its readiness to play a more active role alongside India in the upcoming BIMSTEC national security advisers’ meeting in the coming months.
Earlier, Doval had also met Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of Russia’s Security Council. The meeting included discussions on defence cooperation, security challenges and global strategic issues. The meetings reflect continuing high-level security dialogue between India and Russia.
During his visit to Moscow, Doval also visited Russia’s National Space Centre, which is named after Valentina Tereshkova, the world’s first woman astronaut and a prominent figure in Russia’s space history.
During the visit, Doval interacted via video conference with the Russian crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The interaction included discussions on space research, human spaceflight and future joint projects.
