A delegation from India’s prestigious National Defence College (NDC) is currently undertaking a Foreign Country Study Tour in Russia, where they engaged in high-level interactions with diplomatic and defence officials in Moscow. As part of the visit, the delegation met India’s Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, at the Embassy of India in Moscow, where they discussed a wide range of strategic and security-related issues.
According to official updates shared by the Embassy of India in Russia on social media, Ambassador Vinay Kumar held detailed discussions with the visiting officers, offering insights into India-Russia bilateral relations and ongoing cooperation in defence and strategic sectors. The interaction provided an opportunity for the delegation to better understand India’s diplomatic engagement with Russia in the context of evolving global security dynamics.
During their stay, the NDC delegation also held meetings with officials from the Russian Ministry of Defence as well as experts from leading strategic think tanks. These discussions focused on areas of mutual interest, including defence collaboration, regional security frameworks, and emerging geopolitical challenges. The delegation also visited several key military establishments, gaining first-hand exposure to Russia’s defence infrastructure and operational practices.
The visit is part of the National Defence College’s structured training programme designed to provide senior officers from the Indian Armed Forces, civil services, and friendly foreign countries with in-depth exposure to international strategic environments. This particular delegation included officers from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania, reflecting the institution’s broader commitment to fostering global defence cooperation and shared learning.
Earlier in the month, another NDC delegation led by Brigadier Rajneesh Mohan conducted a similar international study tour in Rwanda between June 1 and June 6. That visit included engagements with senior leadership of the Rwanda Defence Force, including Chief of Defence Staff General Mubarakh Muganga, as well as senior officials from multiple government ministries and development agencies.
The Rwanda programme also included visits to key institutions such as the RDF Headquarters, the Command and Staff College in Musanze, and the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Participants were also hosted at the India House in Kigali, where informal discussions further strengthened bilateral understanding between India and Rwanda.
Officials noted that such international study tours play a crucial role in broadening the strategic outlook of participants by exposing them to diverse political, economic, and cultural environments. The experiences gained during these visits are intended to enhance professional military education and deepen India’s defence partnerships across regions.
The Moscow visit, like previous assignments, reflects India’s ongoing efforts to strengthen defence diplomacy, build institutional linkages, and promote mutual understanding with key international partners in an increasingly complex global security environment.
