New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- New Delhi: India and Russia share a special and privileged strategic partnership that has held strong for decades despite global turbulence, commerce and industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday at the India-Russia Business Summit.Goyal reminded the audience that the bond between the two countries is not just political or economic, but deeply cultural, recalling how classic Hindi films, such as Mera Naam Joker and Awara, were embraced by generations in Russia.

These shared cultural memories, he said, reflect the warmth and continuity that have defined the relationship long before the current geopolitical era.

This takes on added significance as, besides the free trade agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economi...