Moscow, Oct 1: The Centre is stepping up efforts to expand India’s textile footprint in Russia, urging Russian buyers to forge deeper ties with Indian sellers.

Carrying this message forward, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, on Wednesday, inaugurated the Indian Apparels & Textile Fair 2025 in Moscow.

In his keynote address, Margherita underscored the historical partnership between the two nations. “Russia is our time-tested friend,” he said, adding that “India has the capability and quality” to meet demand.

Noting that India’s current share in Russia’s textile imports is less than 2%, he stressed, “This needs to increase.”

The three-day fair, which runs until October 3, has drawn over 30 Indian companies, led by the Handicrafts & Carpet Exp

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