New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- nt months to operationalise them swiftly. He expressed deep appreciation for the support extended by the Russian Government and the regional administrations.

Dr. Jaishankar highlighted the strategic value of both locations. Yekaterinburg, often referred to as Russia's third capital, is an industrial powerhouse known for heavy engineering, defence manufacturing, metallurgy, gem-cutting, chemicals, nuclear fuel, and medical equipment. It hosts the prominent INNOPROM industrial forum, and the new consulate is expected to strengthen technological, scientific, economic and trade cooperation between Indian and Russian enterprises. Kazan, one of Russia's most visited cities, serves as a multicultural hub linking Russia wit...