Embassy of India has organized an exhibition titled “India-Russia: From Afanasy Niktin to Present day – Steps of Friendship” at State Duma of Russian Federation from June 14 -17, 2016 in Moscow.
The exhibition was jointly inaugurated by H.E.Mr.Pankaj Saran, Ambassador of India to Russian Federation, Mr. Vladmir Komoyedov, Chairman of Defence Committee of Duma and Mr. Gennady Zyuganov on June 14.
Speaking at the inauguration, the Ambassador thanked the Defence Committee of the State Duma for hosting the exhibition. He spoke about the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two nations, which is characterized by mutual trust, understanding and convergence of outlook on regional and international, economic and strategic issues. Mr. Vladmir Komoyedov, Chairman of Defence Committee of Duma welcomed the exhibition on India-Russia cooperation in State Duma and mentioned about the close cooperation between the countries in different spheres especially defence. Mr. Gennady Zyuganov also congratulated the two sides for organizing the exhibition.
The exhibition showcases longstanding bilateral cooperation in fields of defence, politics, economy, industry, space, nuclear energy, education and culture.
The inauguration was attended by Deputies of the State Duma, Indian diplomats, members of Indian community and Russian friends of India. The exhibition will go on till June 17, 2016.
Moscow
June 15, 2016
