Indian biz delegation to take part in Indo-Russia CEO summit

NEW DELHI: A business delegation, including Reliance Group's Anil Ambani and TATA Advanced System's Sukaran Singh will take part in an interactive session in Russia during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow this week.

The Indian business leaders will take part in the Indo-Russia CEO Summit which will focus on enhancing trade and business ties, among others.

The 18-member Indian delegation, also include Baba Kalyani of Bharat Forge, top management officials from state-run HAL and Indian Oil Corporation, ONGC, among others.

A 34-member strong delegation from Russia and President Vladimir Putin are expected to take part in the session.

In 2014, the Indo-Russia bilateral trade stood at USD 9.51 billion, of which India's exports to Russia accounted for USD 3.17 billion and Russian exports to India were at USD 6.34 billion.

India has said it attaches the highest importance to the strategic and privileged partnership with Russia.