Syllabus: GS-II.
Subject: International Relations
Topic: Bilateral Relations
Issue: Agreements with Russia .
Context:  In a major boost to their time-tested partnership, India and Russia on Tuesday signed some “very important” agreements related to the construction of the future power-generating units of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant.
Agreements and Discussions:
- Signed crucial agreements for future power units at Kudankulam nuclear plant.
- Progress in bilateral cooperation areas: trade, finance, connectivity, energy, aviation, and nuclear.
- Russia is termed a “special partner” in defense, nuclear power, and space.
- Teams to meet by January for India-Eurasian Economic Zone free trade agreement.
- Efforts to resolve payment problems between Russia and India.
- Optimism about becoming 3rd largest economy, evolving impact on the world stage.
- Indian community praised for strengthening collaboration.
- Emphasis on self-reliant India deepening ties with Russia.
- 75-year Special Partnership stable and resilient.
- Jaishankar explored collaboration at Russian Industry and Trade exhibitionTop of Form.
Conclusion:Â
The agreements on the Kudankulam nuclear project and the overall discussions reaffirm the enduring and strategic partnership between India and Russia across various domains, showcasing a commitment to mutual growth and collaboration.
Background:
- The Kudankulam power plant is located in the coastal Tamil Nadu.
- It is a Civilian Nuclear Power Plant, built by India in joint-collaboration with Russia.
- There are a total of 7 operating nuclear power plants in India, and all of these facilities are a n part of India’s Critical Information Infrastructure.
