India and Russia have agreed to collaborate on training Indian seafarers
for operations in polar and arctic waters. This partnership signifies
India’s increasing interest in exploring and navigating these challenging
environments. With climate change opening up new maritime routes in these
regions, such training is essential to ensure the safety and competence of
Indian seafarers as they venture into these waters. The agreement reflects
the growing strategic and economic cooperation between the two nations.
for operations in polar and arctic waters. This partnership signifies
India’s increasing interest in exploring and navigating these challenging
environments. With climate change opening up new maritime routes in these
regions, such training is essential to ensure the safety and competence of
Indian seafarers as they venture into these waters. The agreement reflects
the growing strategic and economic cooperation between the two nations.