Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed the depth and future potential of the India–Russia partnership, stressing that cooperation between the two nations spans key sectors—from nuclear energy and space to shipbuilding, aviation, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
In an interview with Aaj Tak and India Today, Putin praised the strategic collaboration between New Delhi and Moscow and said that both he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are aligned on advancing projects that are “important” to both countries.
‘Ambitious Plan’ For Future Cooperation
Putin said the bilateral relationship is anchored in long-term, forward-looking goals.
“We have laid out an ambitious plan for our collaboration in key domains. The most critical areas are indeed forward-looking. I’m referring specifically to high technology,” he told Aaj Tak/India Today.
Russia’s Partnership With India Includes:
- Space exploration
- Energy, particularly nuclear
- Shipbuilding
- Aviation
The Russian President cited the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) in Tamil Nadu as a standout example of successful cooperation in the nuclear sector.
Focus on Artificial Intelligence
Putin also indicated that AI will be an important point of discussion during upcoming engagements:
“There are many interesting areas for cooperation that look to the future… Take, for example, artificial intelligence. We’ll likely discuss it further. AI represents a crucial technology shaping the future, rapidly transforming the world.”
Upcoming Nuclear Energy Announcements
Putin revealed that new announcements on nuclear cooperation are expected soon, stressing Russia’s leadership in nuclear power technology.
“We have some announcements to make. We are producers of the world’s most advanced and reliable equipment for nuclear power plants. Rosatom builds and operates more nuclear reactors abroad than any other company—22 nuclear units,” he said.
Calling Kudankulam “a leader,” Putin noted that the units operate efficiently and have proven highly valuable.
Russia Offers Small Nuclear Plants For Remote Regions
The Russian President also said Russia is uniquely positioned to deliver small nuclear power plants, an increasingly attractive option for regions with limited infrastructure: “Russia is probably the only country… capable of building small nuclear power plants. These plants are already operational, either floating or ground-based. They are ideal for areas where big power stations aren’t needed or where connecting grids is difficult.”
