"Despite the fact that there are geopolitical challenges and there is enormous pressure on India of a public and private nature, India has made a conscious decision that it will not only continue close contacts with Russia, but will also deepen and expand our cooperation. We will always be together with our Russian colleagues," Singh said at talks with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in Moscow.
In the face of countering geopolitical challenges, the relations between Moscow and Delhi "have shown remarkable stability," the minister said.
"We have new opportunities for mutual contacts," Singh added.