New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI) – President Droupadi Murmu on Monday underscored the need for deeper cultural and artistic exchanges between India and Russia, highlighting the significance of such collaborations in strengthening bilateral ties.
Her remarks came during a meeting with a Russian Parliamentary delegation led by Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of Russia, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Welcoming the delegation, Murmu stressed that engagements between public representatives not only reinforce cooperation but also keep the India-Russia partnership dynamic and relevant.
The president shared that she had recently inaugurated the New Delhi World Book Fair, where Russia has been designated as the focus country. She described the event as a valuable opportunity for Indian readers to explore Russia’s rich literary heritage.
Calling for stronger cultural and artistic ties, Murmu emphasized the positive impact of continuous interactions on the broader India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. She highlighted the regular high-level engagements between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin as a testament to the robust bilateral relationship.
Murmu also acknowledged the strong cooperation between the two nations' parliaments, attributing the success to mechanisms like the Inter-Parliamentary Commission, which has been instrumental in fostering collaboration. Additionally, she called for greater engagement between women and youth parliamentarians from both countries to further deepen the partnership.
The meeting reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between India and Russia, with both sides committed to strengthening ties across various domains.
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