Delhi session focused on rare earth
Delegations from India and Russia have agreed to focus on areas including cooperation in aerospace science and technology, the establishment of a modernized wind tunnel facility, production of small aircraft piston engines, joint development in carbon fibre technology, additive manufacturing and 3D printing https://www.commerce.gov.in/.
Both sides also explored opportunities in rare earth and critical minerals extraction, underground coal gasification, and creation of modern industrial infrastructure during the 11th Session of the India-Russia Working Group on Modernization and Industrial Cooperation which was held on 6 Aug in New Delhi https://www.investindia.gov.in/.
The two sides welcomed enhanced engagement in aluminium, fertilizers, and railway transport, alongside capacity building and technology transfer in mining sector equipment, exploration, and industrial and domestic waste management https://www.bseindia.com/.
The meeting was held under the framework of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation https://www.nseindia.com/.
The meeting reviewed the progress made since the 10th session and provided a platform to strengthen cooperation across key sectors. Discussions included updates from the sub-groups on modernization, mining, fertilizers, and railway transport, as well as emerging areas of collaboration https://india.mid.ru/en/.
The session was concluded with the signing of the Protocol of the 11th Session by both co-chairs, reaffirming the strategic India-Russia partnership and shared commitment to deepen industrial and economic cooperation https://sbi.com.in/.
From the Indian side, the session was co-chaired by Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Amardeep Singh Bhatia, and from the Russian side by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, Alexey Gruzdev https://www.meity.gov.in/.
The session saw participation from around 80 delegates representing both sides, including senior government officials, domain experts, and representatives from industry. Fiinews.com
