Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that the robust and time-tested friendship between India and Russia serves as a shining example of cooperation and diplomacy for the world to emulate.
Speaking during the visit of a Russian parliamentary delegation to Parliament House, Mr. Birla highlighted the historic and deep-rooted friendship between the two countries. He noted that India-Russia bilateral ties are seen as very special on the global stage. The Speaker observed that the relationship between the two nations is centuries old, and Russia has been India’s closest ally since independence.
Congratulating Russia on a very fruitful chairmanship of BRICS in 2024 and recalling his visit to the BRICS Parliamentary Summit in St. Petersburg, Mr. Birla underscored the importance of such exchanges in strengthening parliamentary processes and deepening ties. He was happy to note that the Russian delegation had witnessed the proceedings of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, providing them with insights into India’s democratic functioning.
