India, Russia discuss deeper cooperation on Northern Sea Route amid Moscow's Arctic trade push: MEA
India and Russia are holding talks to deepen cooperation on the Northern Sea Route, the MEA said. Moscow is developing the Arctic corridor as a major Europe-Asia trade link, with India exploring connectivity opportunities.
India and Russia are engaging in talks to strengthen cooperation on the Northern Sea Route (NSR), according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The NSR, a maritime corridor along Russia's Arctic coastline, has the potential to become a major trade route linking Europe and Asia, as reported by ANI. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that discussions on the NSR are underway, emphasizing that connectivity is a key element of India's broader engagement with Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin had previously highlighted India's growing interest in cooperating on the NSR, placing India alongside China as a key partner. Russia has been investing in infrastructure, such as ports and icebreakers, to expand the route's capacity for international shipping while adhering to international maritime law.
For India, enhanced cooperation on the NSR could bolster trade and connectivity with Russia, complementing other initiatives like the International North-South Transport Corridor and the Chennai-Vladivostok maritime route.
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