Ahead of Russian president Vladimir Putin s visit India has cleared the long pending AK 203 Kalashnikov rifles deal worth nearly Rs 5 000 crore for production of over five lakh such rifles in Amethi by an Indo Russian joint venture
Given India–Russia longstanding relationship and formal mechanisms of cooperation, the Arctic brings new opportunities. From joint oil and gas development projects to connectivity via shipping and fibre optic routes, the Arctic offers untold opportunities for joint investments and partnerships. It is time India and Russia explored new areas of mutual benefit in the Arctic.