Two new Indian Consulates opened in Russia; will help in increasing bilateral trade, says EAM

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the opening of the two new Consulates General of India in Kazan and Yekaterinburg in Russia will boost trade, tourism, economic, scientific, technological, academic and cultural ties between India and Russia.

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"The opening of these consulates will not only enhance our diplomatic presence in Russia but will act as a catalyst to further boost trade, to increase tourism, economic, scientific, technology, even academic and cultural ties between our two countries. The Consulates will contribute to our joint efforts in increasing our bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030, as envisaged by the leaders," the EAM said.