Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal embarks official visit to Russia to represent India at 18th Eastern Economic Forum

During his visit, the Minister is scheduled to meet Russian Far East and Arctic Development Minister Alexey Chekunkov and Transport Minister Vitaly Saveliev among



others. The objective of the meeting is to maintain strong ties and foster strategic, trade, and logistical cooperation across various sectors. 

Mr Sonowal expressed confidence that his visit will catalyze the efforts to develop an alternative trade route between Vladivostok and Chennai. The Eastern Maritime Corridor is aimed at reducing cargo transit times between the two nations.