Russia targets Kerala for tourism, healthcare, and tech cooperation
Russia has identified Kerala as a promising partner for expanding cooperation in tourism, health care, high technology, investment, and labour mobility, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov said at a Russia Day reception in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.
The event was hosted by Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation and Director of Russian House Ratheesh C. Nair. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Alipov said India occupies a special place in Russia’s foreign policy, and the strategic partnership between the two countries, founded on mutual trust and respect, will complete 80 years in 2027.
Highlighting Kerala’s longstanding people-to-people and cultural ties with Russia, the Ambassador said the state is well placed to contribute to a new phase of bilateral cooperation. He also spoke about the changing global order and the growing role of emerging economies in shaping international affairs. Referring to platforms such as BRICS, he said cooperation among developing nations is becoming increasingly important in addressing global challenges and promoting balanced economic growth.
The Ambassador noted that India and Russia have built successful partnerships in areas ranging from defence and space research to trade and education, and expressed confidence that new avenues of cooperation will continue to emerge in the years ahead.
In his remarks, Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh underscored the importance of regional cooperation in strengthening India-Russia relations and expressed interest in establishing a twin-city partnership with a Russian city, subject to government approval.
