India and Russia Strengthen Ties with Nuclear Cooperation

India and Russia emphasized cooperation in peaceful nuclear technology following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin. Russia offered assistance in building small tropical nuclear power stations in India, including technology transfer. The two nations signed agreements on nuclear energy, space collaboration, and discussed further areas of cooperation.

India and Russia reinforced their strategic partnership by focusing on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear technology, following discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin.

Russia's state-run corporation Rosatom offered to help India build small tropical nuclear power stations with deep localization and technology transfer to New Delhi.

Furthermore, both nations signed a joint statement emphasizing the importance of nuclear energy collaboration, as well as space cooperation, recognizing India's achievements in the field. They also explored further prospects in rocket engine development and other advanced technologies.

(With inputs from agencies.)