Rajnath Singh and Andrei Belousov co-chair 22nd India–Russia IRIGC-M&MTC in New Delhi
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov co-chaired the 22nd India–Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on 4 December 2025.
Summary
The 22nd session of the India–Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) was co-chaired by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on 4 December 2025, ahead of the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit. At the IRIGC-M&MTC meeting, Rajnath Singh stressed new opportunities for collaboration in niche technologies, while Belousov said the Russian defence industry was ready to support India's self-reliance in defence production. The two Ministers signed the protocol of the 22nd session, and Belousov invited Rajnath Singh to Russia to co-chair the 23rd session in 2026.
Key facts
- Date
- 4 December 2025
- Venue
- Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
- Session
- 22nd IRIGC-M&MTC
- Co-chairs
- Rajnath Singh and Andrei Belousov
- Outcome
- Protocol of the 22nd session signed
- Next
- 23rd session in Russia in 2026
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was the 22nd India–Russia IRIGC-M&MTC meeting held on 4 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
PIB 2199013: the 22nd IRIGC-M&MTC was co-chaired at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on 4 December 2025.
Consider the following statements about the 22nd IRIGC-M&MTC: 1. It was co-chaired by Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov. 2. The two Ministers signed the protocol of the 22nd session. 3. The 23rd session is to be held in India in 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2199013: Rajnath Singh and Belousov co-chaired and signed the protocol; Belousov invited Rajnath Singh to visit Russia to co-chair the 23rd session in 2026.