Moscow [Russia], October 5 (ANI): India is actively exploring the possibility of increasing its textile exports to Russia, and possibly to other CIS countries, as it understandably intensifies its diversification efforts.

On an official three-day visit to Russia this week, Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, underlined India's intent to deepen engagement with the Russian textile industry across trade, technology, and manpower, among others.

India currently exports textiles worth USD 37.4 billion, and the government is aiming for a threefold increase by 2030. "We are trying to diversify our markets and also exploring new markets," the minister told ANI over the phone after concluding his three-day visit.

Russia imports about USD 12 billion worth of te

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