Jaishankar’s Moscow visit deepens India‑Russia strategic partnership through IRIGC‑TEC.
The IRIGC‑TEC commission is a core institutional link under the 1993 India‑Russia Strategic Partnership. It aligns with India’s foreign‑policy goal of multi‑alignment and supports economic diplomacy by facilitating trade, technology transfer and cultural ties, which are vital for programmes like Make in India.
GS Paper 2 – Polity & International Relations. Candidates can be asked to evaluate the significance of bilateral mechanisms such as IRIGC‑TEC in advancing India’s foreign policy and economic objectives.
On 23‑24 August 2026, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will travel to Moscow for a two‑day official visit. The trip is aimed at co‑chairing the 27th Session of the India‑Russia Inter‑Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC‑TEC). The invitation came from the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, H.E. Mr. Denis Manturov. The Ministry of External Affairs announced the schedule on 22 August 2026.
Jaishankar’s Moscow visit deepens India‑Russia strategic partnership through IRIGC‑TEC.
The IRIGC‑TEC commission is a core institutional link under the 1993 India‑Russia Strategic Partnership. It aligns with India’s foreign‑policy goal of multi‑alignment and supports economic diplomacy by facilitating trade, technology transfer and cultural ties, which are vital for programmes like Make in India.
GS Paper 2 – Polity & International Relations. Candidates can be asked to evaluate the significance of bilateral mechanisms such as IRIGC‑TEC in advancing India’s foreign policy and economic objectives.
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