In a meeting Sept. 13 on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, India and Russia discussed cooperation in development of the Northern Sea Route (NSR, ports and shipping along the shore of the Arctic Ocean in Siberia) and what is called the Eastern Maritime Corridor between Vladivostok and Chennai (in Tamil Nadu state in southern India!). [The Hindu](
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/india-russia-exploring-use-of-northern-sea-route-eastern-maritime-corridor/article67304566.ece) reported Sept. 14 that immediately, “Indian seafarers will be trained on Polar and Arctic waters at the Russian Maritime Training Institute in Vladivostok, which is equipped with simulators.”
The head of the Indian team at the meeting, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, announced the formation of an “India-Russia Joint Maritime Commission to facilitate constructive discussion on various issues regarding development of the NSR.” He said India wants a partnership to develop it “for enhanced connectivity and trade.”
