Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev to discuss strengthening bilateral relations. Sharing information about this meeting on his X handle, he stated that he was pleased to meet Patrushev on the occasion of World Food India 2025.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev and held detailed discussions on further strengthening partnership between the two countries in the fields of agriculture, fertilizers, and food processing. This meeting took place on the occasion of World Food India 2025, where PM Modi invited global companies to invest in the Indian food processing industry.
PM Modi shared his delight on the social media platform X, writing that he was pleased to meet Russia's Deputy Prime Minister and that this discussion would be beneficial for both countries. He stated that there are immense opportunities for cooperation between India and Russia in sectors like agriculture and food processing, which need to be taken to the next level.
A New Chapter in India-Russia Partnership
India and Russia have been close partners for decades in energy, defense, and on international forums. Now, both countries are also increasing intensive cooperation in areas such as food security, fertilizer production, and agricultural technology. The recent meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit further strengthened bilateral ties. Experts believe that partnership in agriculture and food processing will bring long-term benefits to the economies of both countries.
Speaking at the Fourth World Food India Summit, Prime Minister Modi described India as the most attractive investment destination for the food processing industry. He stated that India possesses three key strengths—
- Diversity: India boasts a rich variety of climate zones and crops.
- Demand: A growing population and consumption capacity make it a large market for food processing.
- Scale: India's vast size and production capacity offer unique investment opportunities for global companies.
PM Modi emphasized that this is the opportune time to invest in India. He stated, “Our doors are open for investors engaged in the food processing chain. There are immense opportunities for cooperation and investment in India, which will also strengthen global food security.”
Emphasis on Startups and Innovation
Prime Minister Modi also mentioned India's rapidly growing startup ecosystem. He informed that India is the world's third-largest startup hub, and a significant number of these are working in the agriculture and food processing sectors. These startups are not only creating employment but also bringing new technology and innovation to global markets.
