Russia Supports India’s Strategic Autonomy & Defence Cooperation Amid Western Sanctions
During the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Russian leadership endorsed the strategic autonomy of India and the deepening bilateral partnership concerning energy security and
During the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Russian leadership endorsed the strategic autonomy of India and the deepening bilateral partnership concerning energy security and defence cooperation. The Russian representative stated that the sovereignty of India cannot be contested, noting that the nation has never followed foreign dictates. The address highlighted the failure of Western efforts to isolate Moscow and supported the recent economic decisions made by the Indian leadership regarding energy security.
Furthermore, the discussion underscored significant foreign investments in the Indian economy, particularly in the oil sector, and the mutual sharing of technology. The Russian leadership also acknowledged the talent and competencies of the Indian workforce, especially in the IT and software sectors. Addressing potential threats of sanctions from the United States, the Russian representative expressed confidence that India will continue to act as a sovereign country, making independent choices regarding defence procurement and national interests without yielding to external political pressures.
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