Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Nikolai Patrushev in New Delhi on Nov. 18 to discuss cooperation in the maritime sphere, according to the Russian Maritime Collegium.
- Patrushev’s visit included consultations with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Maritime Security Coordinator Biswajit Dasgupta and Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
- Both sides confirmed plans to expand work in shipbuilding, port development, maritime logistics, Arctic operations, research and personnel training.
- India’s Ministry of Ports said the meetings ended with a resolve to build a more sustainable, effective and stable maritime partnership to support long-term prosperity and wider regional ties.
- Official readouts described the relationship as a deep, special and privileged strategic partnership grounded in mutual trust, with statements noting a shared interest in strengthening maritime potential.