By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – India Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth on Saturday concluded 3 day official visit to Russia, with discussions on military capability development, training exchanges, artillery modernisation and sharing of operational experience forming the core of his engagements with the Russian military leadership, MEA stated in a press release issued.
He traveled to Moscow and St Petersburg, sought to strengthen Army-to-Army cooperation between India and Russia through high-level military interactions and visits to key Russian defence institutions.
In Moscow, General Seth held discussions with General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, Deputy Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation.
Both sides reviewed avenues for joint capability development, professional military exchanges and expansion of military-to-military engagement.
Mr. Dhiraj Seth also visited the Headquarters of the Russian Land Forces, where he exchanged views on contemporary military developments and discussed measures to deepen cooperation between the two Armies.
The discussions focused particularly on training, capability enhancement and sharing of professional military experience, reflectrf the continued emphasis on institutional-level engagement between the Indian and Russian armed forces.
In St Petersburg, General Seth visited the Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy, where he interacted with the faculty on training methodologies and the modernisation of artillery capabilities.
He was also accorded the unique honour of firing the traditional cannon at the historic Peter and Paul Fortress as part of his engagements in the historic city.
In Moscow, General Seth was presented a ceremonial Guard of Honour and paid homage at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, marked the longstanding military ties between the two countries.
The visit is expected to provide further momentum to India-Russia defence cooperation, particularly in the areas of professional military exchanges, capability development and training.
The Army said the engagements reinforced the enduring trust between India and Russia and underscored the commitment of both sides to sustained military diplomacy, institutional exchanges and mutually beneficial professional cooperation.
