NEW DELHI: Exterior affairs minister S Jaishankar inaugurated two new Consulates Normal of India in Russia on Wednesday, in Yekaterinburg and Kazan. Jaishankar hailed the second as an vital day for bilateral ties.Talking on the occasion, he mentioned, “I’m assured that with the opening of the 2 new consulates, there can be an additional strengthening of India-Russia ties, and this may absolutely mark a brand new section in our relationship.” The exterior affairs minister additionally mentioned that the 2 new missions would serve the big Indian group within the nation.Yekaterinburg was seen as Russia’s “third capital” due to its industrial weight and its place as a gateway to Siberia. The area is understood for heavy engineering, gem reducing, protection manufacturing, metallurgy, nuclear gas, chemical substances and medical gear. Jaishankar mentioned the brand new consulate would assist deepen technological, scientific, financial, and commerce cooperation. A day earlier, he referred to as on president Putin and conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Jaishankar mentioned they reviewed preparations for the annual India-Russia Leaders Summit set to be held in New Delhi subsequent month and mentioned regional and world developments. “Honored to name on president Putin of Russia in Moscow as we speak. Conveyed greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Appraised him of preparations underway for the upcoming Annual India-Russia Summit. Additionally mentioned regional and world developments. Deeply worth his views and steering on additional development of our ties,” S Jaishankar wrote on ‘X’ after the assembly. Jaishankar additionally joined different Shanghai Cooperation Group (SCO) heads of delegation in Moscow. India and Russia proceed to indicate the resilience of their partnership, whilst world tensions and ongoing Western sanctions on Russia have created challenges, together with strain on India over its purchases of discounted Russian crude oil.