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Russia expresses interest in Indian fishery, meat products

The visiting Russian delegation expressed this during a meeting between Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan ‘Lalan’ Singh and Russian Agriculture Minister Oxana Lut, held on the sidelines of the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit.

2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Dec 5, 2025 06:04 AM IST

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Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh at a meeting with Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut in New Delhi on Thursday. X

Russia has signalled readiness to import fishery and meat products from India and has shown interest in jointly developing the trout market through a technical collaboration that could lead to joint ventures, the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said Thursday.

The visiting Russian delegation expressed this during a meeting between Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan ‘Lalan’ Singh and Russian Agriculture Minister Oxana Lut, held on the sidelines of the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit.

A ministry statement said both sides discussed expanding trade in fisheries, animal and dairy products; resolving market access issues; and fast-tracking establishment listings for exports. They also explored collaborations in research, education, and emerging aquaculture technologies, including deep-sea fishing vessels and modern processing systems.

India exported fishery products worth $7.45 billion in 2024–25, including $127 million to Russia. Singh said there was potential to diversify exports with shrimp, prawns, mackerel, sardines, tuna, crab, etc.

The Russian side expressed willingness to import Indian fish and meat products and said it was interested in a joint technical project for trout development, the statement said.

Lut conveyed Russia’s readiness to deepen cooperation based on the countries’ long agricultural partnership. She said that India is Russia’s second-largest shrimp supplier. She said there was a need for a comprehensive framework to strengthen ties.

Harikishan Sharma

Harikishan Sharma, Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express' National Bureau, specializes in reporting on governance, policy, and data. He covers the Prime Minister’s Office and pivotal central ministries, such as the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Cooperation, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of Jal Shakti. His work primarily revolves around reporting and policy analysis. In addition to this, he authors a weekly column titled "STATE-ISTICALLY SPEAKING," which is prominently featured on The Indian Express website. In this column, he immerses readers in narratives deeply rooted in socio-economic, political, and electoral data, providing insightful perspectives on these critical aspects of governance and society. ... Read More

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