Russia marked the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat in World War II with a massive military parade in Moscow’s Red Square on Friday that was attended by Putin and leaders of various countries.
Seth laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and witnessed the parade, along with the delegates from other countries.
His participation in the parade is a symbol of the long-standing special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia, the defence ministry said in a statement.
During the visit, he also “held a bilateral meeting with the Russian Deputy Defence Minister Colonel General Alexander Fomin and thanked the government and the people of Russia for their support in India’s fight against the menace of state-sponsored cross-border terrorism”, it said.
The two ministers also discussed multi-faceted military and military-technical cooperation and agreed to further deepen ties within the framework of existent institutional mechanisms.
The two sides will continue to hold regular consultations and enhance cooperation in the “evolving situation”, the ministry said.
Seth also interacted with some of the prominent diaspora members at the Indian Embassy in Moscow. PTI KND SZM SZM
