Russia on Friday highlighted its deepening energy partnership with India, saying Moscow can increase energy supplies to the Indian market amid the ongoing energy crisis caused by the Middle East war.
During his visit to India, Russian First Vice President Denis Manturov said that Moscow companies are capable of boosting oil and liquefied natural gas supplies to the country. According to a statement issued by the Russian Embassy in India, Manturov confirmed that Russia has boosted the supply of mineral fertilizers required for India by 40% by the end of 2025, and expressed his readiness to continue meeting India’s requirements.
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He pointed out that a joint project is currently being developed to produce urea (carbamide), which will enhance long-term agricultural cooperation. The two sides also reaffirmed continued cooperation in the field of nuclear energy, with work progressing according to agreed timelines on the new power units for the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant.“Denis Manturov emphasized that Russian companies have the potential to steadily increase oil and LNG supplies to the Indian market.
Russia and India continue to strengthen their partnership in the field of nuclear energy. In line with the agreed timelines, the project to build power units for the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is being implemented.Besides energy and fertilisers, the talks also covered expanding cooperation in industrial, space, education and innovation sectors, and strengthening the multi-faceted strategic partnership between Moscow and New Delhi.Manturov, who is also co-chair of the Indo-Russian Intergovernmental Committee for Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC), also held a high-level bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi on Friday.According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, the discussions focused on expanding strategic partnerships in trade and industry, energy, fertilisers, connectivity, technology and bio-minerals, while reviewing the progress made in the outcomes of the 23rd annual India-Russia summit held in December 2025.During the talks, the two sides also exchanged views on regional and global developments, including the situation in the Middle East.“The two sides held wide-ranging discussions focusing on trade, industry, energy, fertilisers, connectivity and mobility as well as new opportunities in technology, innovation and critical minerals. The two sides also reviewed the progress made in implementing various outcomes of the 23rd annual India-Russia summit held in December last year.
The co-chairs also exchanged views on regional and global developments, including the conflict in West Asia.Manturov’s visit, which spanned from April 2 to 3, also included meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and other senior officials.The visit highlighted the common intention of both countries to deepen economic relations and enhance strategic cooperation in key areas of mutual interest.
