Major Breakthroughs In Indo-Russian Defense Ties: Defense Minister Anthony
Dated 17/10/2007
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Ahead of his discussions and the Seventh Meeting of India- Russia Inter Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation, the Defence Minister Shri AK Antony today expressed confidence that a major breakthrough is likely to be achieved on key projects under discussion between the two countries.
Speaking to reporters shortly after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers at Alexandrovsky Garden in Moscow today, he said 'relationship between India and Russia is special' and his visit will further expand the scope of cooperation between the two countries. He said his visit will prepare the groundwork for the visit of the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to Moscow next month.
Asked to compare the Indo-US relationship with Indo-Russian relationship, Shri Antony said that India has cordial relationship with many countries including the United States.
'The improvement in our relations with the United States is not at the cost of our old friendship with Russia', Shri Antony said. He stressed that New Delhi's relations with Moscow in general and specially defence cooperation in particular are set to grow.
