India and Russia Sign Wide-ranging Agreements

During President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to New Delhi (04–05 December 2025), India and Russia signed a comprehensive set of agreements covering migration, healthcare, maritime cooperation, education, media, and economic collaboration to strengthen strategic ties and facilitate cross-border mobility.

Key Points

Migration & Mobility Agreements: India and Russia signed agreements on temporary labour activity and cooperation to combat irregular migration, enabling regulated workforce exchange and improved migration governance.
Health & Food Safety Cooperation: Both sides formalised partnerships between health ministries and food safety authorities to enhance collaboration in medical education, healthcare systems, scientific research, and food safety standards.
Maritime & Polar Training Initiatives: Two MoUs were signed between India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Russia’s transport authorities to train specialists for ships operating in polar waters and deepen maritime cooperation.
Fertilizer Sector Collaboration: An MoU was concluded between JSC UralChem and major Indian fertilizer companies - Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers, National Fertilizers Limited, and Indian Potash Limited - to ensure long-term supply and cooperation.
Customs Information Exchange: A protocol between India’s CBIC and Russia’s Federal Customs Service was established for pre-arrival information exchange to streamline goods movement and improve border enforcement.