India expands diplomatic footprint in Russia as Jaishankar opens new consulates in Yekaterinburg and Kazan

Calling it an important moment for bilateral ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday inaugurated two new Consulates General of India in Russia, one in Yekaterinburg and another in Kazan. The move marks a major expansion of India’s diplomatic presence and aims to boost cooperation in trade, technology, science, culture and tourism. Jaishankar said the openings were the result of months of steady work and reflect the growing depth of the India–Russia partnership.

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