Part of: GS Prelims and Mains II – India and Russia ties; International Relations
In news:
Indian envoy to Russia said –
India wants Russia to be more involved in the Indo-Pacific. (as India views Russia as a very important Pacific power)
Russia should look to its own interests in the region and that will create a mutual basis for cooperation and dialogue.
Recent developments:
Indian and Russian investments in Vietnam’s oil and gas sector can be considered as one of the areas of cooperation.
India wants Indo-Pacific region to be free and fair for everyone.
A stable Indo-Pacific assumes particular importance for Russia too with the proposed energy bridge from Arctic to Vladivostok to Chennai.
Do you know?
There have been standoffs between China and Vietnam in the South China Sea due to overlapping claims close to the Indian oil blocks in Vietnam’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit India later this year which coincides with the 20th year of India-Russia strategic partnership.
