Representatives of Russia and India discussed joint projects in Arctic shipbuilding in New Delhi during the first meeting of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) working group.
On the Russian side, the working group was headed by Vladimir Panov, Rosatom's Special Representative for Arctic Development. On the Indian side, the meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Rajesh Kumar Sinha.
The parties discussed NSR cargo traffic goals, as well as the possibility of training Indian sailors in polar navigation skills.
In addition, the parties discussed a draft memorandum of understanding between the governments of the two countries on maritime transportation on the NSR.
According to Panov, in cooperation with India, Russia is moving from general meetings to specific work processes, hibiny.ru reports.
Alex Shishlo, Editor in Chief of the European Bureau Rough&Polished
