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Last Updated:May 08, 2025, 20:34 IST
Seth will take part in the 80th anniversary celebrations marking the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II
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Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth arrived in Moscow on Thursday to take part in the 80th anniversary celebrations marking the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, which will culminate with the Victory Day parade at Red Square on 9 May.
Seth is representing India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh skipped the event due to the ongoing tensions with Pakistan.
During his visit, he will also hold a bilateral meeting with Russian Deputy Minister of Defence Alexander Fomin.
The Indian Embassy in Moscow shared a post on X confirming the minister’s arrival in the Russian capital, where he was received by Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar and Major General Oleg Molessev from the Russian Ministry of Defence.
“He will attend the Victory Day parade on 9 May, have bilateral meeting with Russian Deputy Minister of Defence Alexander Fomin, and participate in other events of the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Victory Day," the Embassy said in its post.
Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri @SethSanjayMP was received by Ambassador @vkumar1969 and Major General Oleg Molessev of the Defence Ministry of the Russian Federation on arrival at Moscow on 8 May 2025.He will attend the Victory Day parade on 9 May, have bilateral meeting with… pic.twitter.com/botQlsRamf
— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) May 8, 2025
“He will also interact with the members of Indian community in Moscow. This visit will further deepen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia," it added.
Location :Moscow, Russia
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