Date: 2025-12-04Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Raksha Mantri and his Russian counterpart co-chair 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation Meeting in New Delhi
**Executive Summary**
The 22nd session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) was co-chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Mr. Andrei Belousov in New Delhi on December 04, 2025. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to mutual trust and respect, aiming to strengthen cooperation in niche technologies, and Belousov invited Singh to the 23rd session in 2026. The meeting precedes the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President of Russia Mr Vladimir Putin.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **India-Russia Relations:**
* India-Russia ties are based on a deep sense of trust, common principles, and mutual respect.
* Both countries are united by many years of friendship and strategic cooperation.
* **Defence Cooperation:**
* The Russian Defence Industry is ready to support India in becoming self-reliant in defence production.
* India is determined to build its indigenous defence industry for local production and exports ('Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision).
* Opportunities for enhancing collaboration across niche technologies are being explored.
* **22nd IRIGC-M&MTC:**
* The 22nd session was held in New Delhi on December 04, 2025.
* The protocol of the meeting was signed, highlighting ongoing and prospective areas of cooperation.
* **Upcoming Event:**
* Minister Belousov invited Shri Rajnath Singh to visit Russia to co-chair the 23rd session of IRIGC-M&MTC in 2026.
* **National War Memorial:**
* Prior to the meeting, Raksha Mantri and the Russian Defence Minister laid a wreath at the National War Memorial.
* The visiting dignitary also inspected the Ceremonial Tri-service Guard of Honour.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Government / Ministry of Defence**
* **Impact:** Reinforces commitment to developing indigenous defence capabilities, strengthening strategic partnership with Russia and exploring new technological collaborations.
* **Action Required:** Continue to pursue opportunities for defence cooperation and prepare for the 23rd session of IRIGC-M&MTC in 2026.
**Russian Government / Ministry of Defence**
* **Impact:** Deepens strategic relationship with India, supports India’s self-reliance in defence production, and expands opportunities for cooperation.
* **Action Required:** Prepare for the 23rd IRIGC-M&MTC session in 2026 and explore further avenues for collaboration with India.
**Indian Defence Industry**
* **Impact:** Opportunities for capacity building, local production, and exports under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision.
* **Action Required:** Engage in collaborative projects with Russian counterparts and leverage technology transfers to enhance indigenous capabilities.
Key Entities Referenced
India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC): A bilateral commission between India and Russia focused on military and technical cooperation.
Ministry of Defence: The Indian government ministry responsible for national security and defense.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: A vision for India's self-reliance in defense production.
New Delhi: Location of the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation Meeting
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri and his Russian counterpart co-
chair 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental
Commission on Military & Military Technical
Cooperation Meeting in New Delhi
Both sides reiterate that India-Russia ties are based on a
deep sense of trust, common principles & mutual respect
Shri Rajnath Singh stresses on new opportunities to enhance
collaboration across niche technologies
Russian Defence Industry is ready to support India towards
becoming self-reliant in defence production, says Mr Andrei
Belousov
प्रव तथ: 04 DEC 2025 7:56PM by PIB Delhi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and the Defence Minister of Russia Mr Andrei Belousov co-chaired the
22nd session of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical
Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on December 04, 2025. Both sides
reiterated that the India-Russia relationship is based on a deep sense of trust, common principles and
mutual respect. This meeting precedes the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit between Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi and President of Russia Mr Vladimir Putin.
Shri Rajnath Singh voiced the Government of India's determination for capacity building of its indigenous
defence industry for both local production and exports, under the vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. He also
stressed on new opportunities for enhancing collaboration between both counties across niche
technologies.The Russian Defence Minister emphasised on deepening relationship between both the countries which is
based on mutual trust. He highlighted that both countries are united by many years of friendship and
strategic cooperation. He stated that the Russian Defence Industry is ready to support India towards
becoming self-reliant in the field of defence production. Minister Belousov also invited Shri Rajnath
Singh to visit Russia to co-chair the 23rd session of IRIC-M&MTC in 2026.
At the end, the two Ministers signed the protocol of the 22nd IRIGC-M&MTC meeting highlighting the
ongoing and prospective areas of cooperation.Prior to the meeting, Raksha Mantri and the Russian Defence Minister laid the wreath at the National War
Memorial, New Delhi and paid respect to the Indian bravery who made the supreme sacrifice in the
service of the nation. The visiting dignitary also inspected the Ceremonial Tri-service Guard of Honour.
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