Moss Defense Ministry Sanjay Seth congratulates Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of the 80th Victory Day. May 9, 2025. Image source: ANI
India on Saturday (May 10, 2025) thanked the Russian government and the Russian people for their support in India’s fight against the “state-sponsored cross-border terrorism threat.” This was conveyed by Defense Minister Sanjay Seth to Russian Deputy Defense Minister Colonel Alexander Fomin.
Mr. Seth represents India on the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union in World War II (for Nazi Germany and its allies). The Ministry of Defense said he also called on Russian President Vladimir Putin and expressed the 80th Victory Day.
The statement added: “The two ministers also discussed a multi-faceted military and military technical cooperation and agreed to further deepen the ties within the framework of the existing institutional mechanisms. The two sides will continue to conduct regular consultations and strengthen cooperation in an ever-evolving situation.”
Mr. Seth also interacted with prominent members of the Indian diaspora at the Indian Embassy in Moscow.
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