India, Russia review implementation of defence projects

New Delhi, Aug 19 : The eighth meeting of the Indo-Russian Working Group on Shipbuilding, Aviation and Land Systems was held on August 18-19, here within the framework of the Indo-Russian Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Co-operation.

Both sides at the end of the Working Group meeting signed a Protocol. The talks were held in highly professional manner in an atmosphere of friendship and mutual understanding.

The sides exchanged views on implementation of current projects like T-90 tanks, Missile Systems, various Shipbuilding activities and Aviation Sector projects like the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft and Multi-role transport aircraft. They also agreed to take steps for ensuring their successful implementation.

The Working Group noted the progress that have been achieved in the development of Military and technical co-operation and agreed to take measures to further develop co-operation between the two countries.

Additional Secretary Ajoy Acharya, Department of Defence Production and Karavaev Igor Evgeniyevich, Director of Department for Defence Industry Complex Development presided over the meeting.

ANI