2nd Joint Russian-Indian Commission on Emergency Management

The second meeting of the Joint Russian-Indian Commission on Cooperation in Emergency Management was held in Moscow, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation in disaster management. Led by Shri Nityanand Rai, the Indian delegation aimed to implement past agreements and signed a working plan for 2025-2026. The plan emphasizes the use of space technology for disaster prediction, sharing knowledge, and training fire and rescue teams. The meeting reaffirmed India’s commitment to the Sendai Framework and set the stage for future cooperation, including hosting the next meeting in India in 2026. The commission, established in 2005, continues to strengthen the strategic relationship between the two countries through regular collaboration.