India-Russia defence coop remains unprecedented with full transfer of tech: Denis Alipov
Alipov has claimed that the scope of extensive cooperation in defence remains unprecedented– offering a wide range of combat-tested military hardware and a full transfer of technology.
“we are working on joint development and manufacturing of the most sophisticated systems, ensuring a significant contribution to the “Make in India” and “Self-reliant India” initiatives,” Alipov said at a session earlier this week in New Delhi at VIF-Valdai Club.
Referring to the civilian sector Alipov said, “New prospects emerge in such sectors as civil aviation, sea and river infrastructure, steel production, petrochemistry, shipbuilding, agriculture and digitalization.”
“Our countries are deeply involved in joint projects and research programmes in medicine, telecommunications, robotics, artificial intelligence, quantum, bio- and nanotechnologies, applied mathematics and data science, smart cities as well as high-tech, fin-tech and start-ups domains.”
Another promising venue is space exploration, which includes training of Indian astronauts under the first India’s manned space mission Gaganyan, joint work in the field of satellite navigation and cryogenic rocket technology, the envoy noted.
The chairmanship of Russia in this forum in 2024 will open new vistas for strengthening the BRICS role in the international monetary and financial system, making it more just and secure, according to Alipov.
