India, Russia Ink Pacts On Construction Of Future Power Units Of Kudankulam Nuclear Plant

Syllabus: GS-II.

Subject: International Relations

Topic: Bilateral Relations

Issue: Agreements with Russia .

Context:  In a major boost to their time-tested partnership, India and Russia on Tuesday signed some “very important” agreements related to the construction of the future power-generating units of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant.

Agreements and Discussions:

• Signed crucial agreements for future power units at Kudankulam nuclear plant.
• Progress in bilateral cooperation areas: trade, finance, connectivity, energy, aviation, and nuclear.
• Russia is termed a “special partner” in defense, nuclear power, and space.
• Teams to meet by January for India-Eurasian Economic Zone free trade agreement.
• Efforts to resolve payment problems between Russia and India.
• Optimism about becoming 3rd largest economy, evolving impact on the world stage.
• Indian community praised for strengthening collaboration.
• Emphasis on self-reliant India deepening ties with Russia.
• 75-year Special Partnership stable and resilient.
• Jaishankar explored collaboration at Russian Industry and Trade exhibitionTop of Form.

Conclusion: 

The agreements on the Kudankulam nuclear project and the overall discussions reaffirm the enduring and strategic partnership between India and Russia across various domains, showcasing a commitment to mutual growth and collaboration.

Background:

• The Kudankulam power plant is located in the coastal Tamil Nadu.
• It is a Civilian Nuclear Power Plant, built by India in joint-collaboration with Russia.
• There are a total of 7 operating nuclear power plants in India, and all of these facilities are a n part of India’s Critical Information Infrastructure.

Source: Indian Express