New Delhi [India], December 5 (ANI): India and Russia are actively working "to promote mutual trade" using their national currencies, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, highlighting efforts to address trade imbalances and strengthen economic ties.

Speaking at the special briefing, Misri said, "Both countries are continuing to work together to promote mutual trade in our national currencies. You would be aware that Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs) have been opened in significant numbers. They right now form a very effective mechanism in terms of lubricating, so to speak, the trade flows between the two countries."

He added that one of the major objectives of the visit was to reach an understanding on increasing Indian exports to Russia. "We also hope, as I said, one of the major

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