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					<description><![CDATA[<p>On a recent visit to New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held discussions with a high-level Russian delegation led by Denis Manturov, the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. The meeting focused on a variety of topics of mutual interest, including investment, banking, and finance, highlighting the growing economic ties between India and [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://theedgemedia.in/india-russia-finance-talks-sitharaman-manturov">Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Meets Russian Delegation in New Delhi</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theedgemedia.in">The Edge Media</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On a recent visit to New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held discussions with a high-level Russian delegation led by Denis Manturov, the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. The meeting focused on a variety of topics of mutual interest, including investment, banking, and finance, highlighting the growing economic ties between India and Russia.</p>
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<p>Both countries expressed optimism about the upcoming <strong>23rd India-Russia Annual Summit</strong>, set to take place on <strong>December 5, 2025</strong>. According to a statement from the Finance Ministry, both sides are hopeful for significant outcomes from the event.</p>
<blockquote><p><span style="color: #008000;"><em>During the discussions, Manturov extended his strong support for India&#8217;s upcoming chairmanship of <strong>BRICS</strong>, underscoring the importance of further cooperation between the two nations.</em></span></p></blockquote>
<p>Manturov’s visit is part of a broader diplomatic engagement, as he is accompanying Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is in India for a two-day official trip, starting Thursday. The visit marks Putin’s first trip to India in four years.</p>
<p>The Russian delegation also includes several senior officials, such as Reshetnikov Maxim, Minister of Economic Development; Siluanov Anton, Minister of Finance; and Nabiullina Elvira, Chairman of the Central Bank of Russia, among others.</p>
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