New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- India and Russia held high-level interagency consultations in New Delhi on Monday, led by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, and Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia.

As per the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, the meeting brought together senior officials and experts from both sides to review the full spectrum of maritime cooperation.

"The discussions reaffirmed the deep and enduring Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia, grounded in mutual trust, respect and a shared vision for long-term economic and strategic cooperation. Both sides acknowledged the strong guidance ...