Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow

Moscow: Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday laid a wreath at the 'Grave of the Unknown Soldier' ​​in Moscow in honor of Soviet soldiers killed during World War II.

“Layed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow,” Singh said in a post on Twitter.

Earlier in the day, Rajnath Singh interacted with members of the Indian community and highlighted India's development path. He appreciated the contribution of Indian diaspora in Russia.

Tweet of Indian Embassy in Moscow

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The Indian Embassy in Russia said that during the event, students of the Indian Embassy School (Central School), Moscow and Russian artists gave colorful cultural presentations.

According to the Indian Embassy, ​​during his visit to Moscow, the Union Minister will hold discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the co-chairman of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation (IRIGC M&MTC) with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov. -Will be the president. In Russia's statement.

The Indian Embassy in Russia said, “The purpose of the visit is to further deepen India-Russia defense cooperation in line with the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.”

Earlier on Monday, Rajnath Singh attended the commissioning ceremony of INS Tushil in Kaliningrad, Russia. He described the ship as a “proud proof” of India's growing maritime power and an important milestone in India-Russia relations.

Tweet of Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh

Sharing a post on Twitter, Singh said, “Delighted to participate in the commissioning ceremony of the latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate #INSTushil at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad (Russia). This ship is a symbol of India's growing progress.” A proud testament to maritime power and an important milestone in long-term bilateral relations with Russia.”

About INS Tushil

INS Tushil is an upgraded Krivak III-class frigate of Project 1135.6, of which six are already in service – three Talwar-class ships, built at the Baltiysky Shipyard, St. Petersburg, and three follow-on Teg-class ships, built at the Yantar Shipyard. , built in Kaliningrad. According to the earlier press release of the Defense Ministry.

According to the release, INS Tushil, the seventh in the series, is the first of two Advanced Additional Follow-on ships for which the contract was signed in October 2016 between JSC Rosoboronexport, the Indian Navy and the Government of India. The construction of the ship was closely monitored by an Indian team of experts from the Warship Inspection Team stationed in Kaliningrad under the auspices of the Indian Embassy in Moscow.

Rajnath Singh reached Moscow on Sunday night. He was warmly welcomed by Indian Ambassador to Russia Venkatesh Kumar and Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin late Sunday night.

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