Putin signs a law ratifying military logistics pact with India

Close on the heels of his visit here, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law ratifying the intergovernmental agreement between Russia and India, which outlines the procedure for sending military formations, warships, and military aircraft to the territories of both countries. This agreement pertains to the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS).

The official document was published on the website of Russia's legal acts.

This agreement aims to establish a framework for the deployment of military formations, docking of warships in ports, and use of airspace and airfield infrastructure by military aircraft from both Russia and India. It also covers logistical support for military formations during joint exercises, training, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and other situations as mutually agreed upon.


According to the note, this agreement will foster closer ties and enhance collaboration in the defence sector, facilitating smoother operational cooperation between the two countries’ armed forces.

In an interview with Russian media @SolovievLive, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov has said, "India is extremely important to us as an economic and political partner. It views Russia as one of the key poles in the multipolar world order, as its strategic partner, which has and will continue to have a decisive impact on global development."