The Defence Minister called for further collaboration to consolidate and deepen the defence aspects of the countries' and emphasised on further deepening the interaction between both nations despite "geopolitical challenges and great pressure."
During his visit, Rajnath Singh is set to hold crucial discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and participate in the commissioning ceremony of INS Tushil
On the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the courageous soldiers and urged people to contribute to the Armed Forces Flag Day fund.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday recalled valour of soldiers on Armed Forces Flag Day and expressed their gratitude for their selfless service to the country.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday extended greetings to soldiers on Armed Forces Flag Day and saluted the valiant personnel of the Indian Armed Forces for their unmatched courage, valour and fortitude.
INS Tushil is an upgraded Krivak III class frigates of the Project 1135.6, of which six are already in service - three Talwar class ships, built at Baltisky shipyard, St. Petersburg, and three follow-on Teg class ships, built at Yantar shipyard, Kaliningrad.
The warship has been built by a Russian shipyard and is fitted with a high number of indigenous anti-ship and land attack cruise missiles along with various other equipment.