Russia has agreed to take around 70,000 Indian skilled workers this year: Govt tells parliamentary panel
Chairing the meeting on India-Russia relations, Mr. Jaishankar also apprised members of New Delhi's stance on the Ukraine conflict and its recent diplomatic efforts to contribute toward a peaceful settlement
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed a parliamentary consultative committee on October 3, 2026, that Russia has agreed to accept approximately 70,000 Indian skilled workers this year, particularly in construction and logistics. During the meeting, Jaishankar highlighted the shared objective of expanding bilateral trade and investment between India and Russia across seven sectors such as automobiles, pharmaceuticals, food, marine products, engineering goods, chemicals, and textiles.
The External Affairs Minister also stressed the importance of maintaining multiple sources of supply for India's energy needs and emphasized India's active support for diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict.
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