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India Seeks to Deepen Cooperation in Fertilisers with Russia Amid Shortages
India Seeks to Deepen Cooperation in Fertilisers with Russia Amid Shortages
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Prime Minister Modi and Russian Deputy PM Dmitry Patrushev, who is on a three-day visit to India, attended the World Food India event in New Delhi on Thursday.
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Indian Chemical and Fertilisers Minister JP Nadda held detailed discussions with Russian Deputy Prime Minister for Agriculture Dmitry Patrushev in New Delhi on Thursday, the Indian Minister said on Thursday evening.Nadda said that India and Russia shared a "longstanding and trusted partnership", adding that he looked forward to further strengthening the cooperation for mutual growth.Later in the day, Patrushev called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the World Food India event at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.PM Modi also conveyed his warm greetings to President Vladimir Putin and told Patrushev that he looked forward to hosting the Russian leader for the 23rd Annual Summit later this year.Meanwhile, a Russian Embassy readout of Patrushev's call-on with Prime Minister Modi said that the discussions focussed on the upcoming India-Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) free trade negotiations, the terms of reference (ToR) for which were agreed upon during External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar's visit to Moscow last month.He emphasised that Russia values its special and privileged strategic partnership with India, while describing New Delhi as one of Moscow's "key allies" in the international arena.Before his appearance at World Food India, Prime Minister Modi also inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show in Greater Noida, where Russia is a partner country this year.Last month, India's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a crucial meeting with various state governments to discuss the issue of "shortage of fertilisers" in the country ahead of the winter crop-sowing season (Rabi) in October-November. The shortage of urea was one of the major issues flagged at the meeting by officials from Indian states, either because of an increase in sowing area or due to the misuse of the fertiliser input, according to the Indian Agriculture Ministry.Another factor affecting fertiliser availability in India has been the international situation, with the Red Sea crisis and the Ukraine conflict affecting the prices in the international market.According to Indian Commerce Ministry data, Russia exported fertilisers worth around $281 million to India in July, marking a two-year high in terms of monthly imports. Russia has remained the leading supplier of fertilisers to India this year.At the meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and EAM Jaishankar last month, the Indian side asked their Chinese counterparts to help address the issue of fertilisers in India.
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India Seeks to Deepen Cooperation in Fertilisers with Russia Amid Shortages
Prime Minister Modi and Russian Deputy PM Dmitry Patrushev, who is on a three-day visit to India, attended the World Food India event in New Delhi on Thursday.
Indian Chemical and Fertilisers Minister JP Nadda held detailed discussions with Russian Deputy Prime Minister for Agriculture Dmitry Patrushev in New Delhi on Thursday, the Indian Minister said on Thursday evening.
“We engaged in constructive discussions covering fertiliser, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, with a shared goal of enhancing collaboration and deepening bilateral ties in these sectors,” Nadda said.
Nadda said that India and Russia shared a "longstanding and trusted partnership", adding that he looked forward to further strengthening the cooperation for mutual growth.
Later in the day, Patrushev called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the World Food India event at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
"They exchanged views on enhancing cooperation in agriculture,
fertilizers, food processing and other areas of mutual interest," a readout from Indian Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.
PM Modi also conveyed his warm greetings to President Vladimir Putin and told Patrushev that he looked forward to hosting the Russian leader for the 23rd Annual Summit later this year.
Russia, along with United Arab Emirates (UAE), Vietnam and Japan, is one of the partner countries at World Food India, with New Zealand and Saudi Arabia participating as partner nations.
Meanwhile, a Russian Embassy readout of Patrushev's call-on with Prime Minister Modi said that the discussions focussed on the upcoming India-Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) free trade negotiations, the terms of reference (ToR) for which were agreed upon during External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar's visit to Moscow last month.
"The topic of creating a BRICS Grain Exchange was raised — a move that will help boost mutual agricultural trade," the Russian Embassy said.
Patrushev told Modi that Russia will make every effort to "strengthen the partnership between the two countries and to continue constructive dialogue on all issues of sectoral cooperation".
He emphasised that
Russia values its special and privileged strategic partnership with India, while describing New Delhi as one of Moscow's "key allies" in the international arena.
"Every year, Russian-Indian economic cooperation reaches increasingly impressive levels. In 2024, the trade turnover between our two countries reached a historic high,” emphasized Dmitry Patrushev," Patrushev noted during the meeting.
Before his appearance at World Food India, Prime Minister Modi also inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show in Greater Noida, where Russia is a partner country this year.
"With Russia as a partner, we are strengthening a time-tested partnership,” the Indian PM said during his keynote address there.
Last month, India's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a crucial meeting with various state governments to discuss the issue of "shortage of fertilisers" in the country ahead of the winter crop-sowing season (Rabi) in October-November. The shortage of urea was one of the major issues flagged at the meeting by officials from Indian states, either because of an increase in sowing area or due to the misuse of the fertiliser input, according to the Indian Agriculture Ministry.
Another factor affecting fertiliser availability in India has been the international situation, with the Red Sea crisis and the Ukraine conflict affecting the prices in the international market.
Nevertheless, the Indian government has said that it will continue to meet the growing fertiliser demand in the country, including for urea, DAP and NPKS, through "strategic global partnerships" and bolstering domestic production.
According to Indian Commerce Ministry data, Russia exported fertilisers worth around $281 million to India in July, marking a two-year high in terms of monthly imports. Russia has remained the leading supplier of fertilisers to India this year.
At the
meeting between
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and EAM Jaishankar last month, the Indian side asked their Chinese counterparts to help address the issue of fertilisers in India.
