New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India is further strengthening its \"time-tested\" partnership with Russia and highlighted defence collaboration with Moscow for manufacturing of AK-203 rifles and BrahMos missiles.

The remarks come weeks after the US imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, and 25 per cent penalty for New Delhi's purchase of Russian oil.

He was speaking at the 3rd edition of Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 at Greater Noida. Russia is the country partner for the trade show.

\"This time, the country partner of the trade show is Russia. That means we are further strengthening a time-tested partnership through this trade show,\" the Prime Minister said.

Modi further said India's armed forces seek indigenous solutions and aim to reduc

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