Maxim Kozlov Highlights Growing Economic Cooperation at ‘Contact 2026’

During the “Contact‑2026” conference, Ambassador Maxim Kozlov underlined the accelerating pace of economic ties between India and Russia. He pointed to the participation of multiple Russian companies set to exhibit cutting‑edge products in Kolkata, ranging from aerospace components to agricultural machinery.

Kozlov noted that the “Made‑in‑Russia” pavilion inaugurated in Mumbai earlier this year signals a strategic push to increase market access for Russian goods in India. He expressed optimism that the upcoming face‑to‑face meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Putin will unlock additional trade corridors and joint‑venture opportunities in sectors such as energy, minerals, and digital infrastructure.

The ambassador stressed that the continuity of this economic momentum is independent of domestic political changes, reinforcing a long‑term vision of complementary growth for both economies.