The Issue of Connectivity in India-Russia Relations — From Eurasia to the Arctic

... Arctic projects on bilateral basis. As already mentioned, one of Russia’s strategic projects in the Artic is the development of the Northern Sea route, namely installing year-round navigation. Yet, it should be noted that Russia's sovereignty over the NSR and its key role in organising navigation and ensuring safety remain unquestionable for Moscow. The scale of the project requires international cooperation and participation, as well as increased investment flow, turning China and India into natural partners therein. India has expressed interest in developing the Northern Sea route. While ...