India-Russia Aviation Ties: Focus on Joint Manufacturing

Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu held a warm and productive meeting with Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, to discuss strengthening India-Russia cooperation in the aviation sector.

Had a warm and productive meeting today with H.E. Mr. Anton Alikhanov, Hon’ble Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.

Under the leadership of Hon'ble PM, India–Russia ties continue to grow with aviation emerging as a key pillar of our strategic partnership.… pic.twitter.com/KoSaetRfxD

— Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu (@RamMNK) September 10, 2026

Naidu said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India-Russia relations continue to deepen, with aviation emerging as an important pillar of the strategic partnership. He highlighted the significant potential of regional connectivity and called for greater industrial cooperation between the two countries.

The Union Minister stressed the opportunity to move India-Russia aviation ties beyond a traditional buyer-seller relationship towards joint manufacturing, stronger supply chains and deeper industrial collaboration.

The focus on joint production could create new opportunities for Indian and Russian aerospace companies while supporting India's ambitions to expand its domestic aviation manufacturing ecosystem and regional connectivity.