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MEA Confirms Discussions on Russia’s Northern Sea Route
India and Russia are discussing connectivity cooperation involving the Northern Sea Route, the Ministry of External Affairs said. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said logistics links remain part of the two countries’ wider…
The Story in Brief
India and Russia are discussing connectivity cooperation involving the Northern Sea Route, the Ministry of External Affairs said. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said logistics links remain part of the two countries’ wider partnership and that talks on the Arctic route are ongoing.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently named India and China as countries showing interest in developing the route, which runs along Russia’s Arctic coast and links Europe with Asia. Moscow is investing in ports, navigation systems and nuclear-powered icebreakers. For India, the route could complement the International North-South Transport Corridor and the Chennai-Vladivostok maritime route, while requiring Arctic navigation training for Indian sailors.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that India has already committed to the route go beyond the MEA’s statement, which confirms discussions rather than a final commercial agreement. The opposite claim, that the NSR is merely a Russian project with no Indian relevance, also ignores its possible role in trade and energy links. Arctic weather, insurance, seasonal access and shipping costs will decide its value. The first hard test is whether regular India-linked cargo services emerge, and at what cost per shipment.
Source: timesnownews.com
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