Consulate General of the Russian Federation and Russian House Commemorate 25 Years of Russia–India Strategic Ties
Chennai, December 18, 2025: Marking 25 years of the Russia–India bilateral strategic partnership, 2025 has emerged as a defining year, with relations continuing to deepen despite global geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges, yielding tangible outcomes across several sectors, including stronger engagement with South Indian States, said Mr. Valerii Khodzhaev, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Chennai. (L to R) Alexander Dodonov, Director of the Russian House Chennai; Valerii Khodzhaev, Consul General of the Russian Federation South India Addressing a press meet organised by the Consulate General of the Russian Federation and the Russian House to review Russia–India cooperation over the past year, Mr. Khodzhaev said the partnership, elevated to a special and privileged strategic partnership 15 years ago, remains robust and time-tested. He described it as an invaluable asset that offers a strong foundation for future cooperation and has demonstrated resilience amid c...