New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday said India's strong ties with Russia have deep historical foundations dating back to the 1950s, asserting that the relationship was built over successive governments and not solely under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

In a post on X, Ramesh called the Soviet Union an "invaluable partner" in India's development, contributing to key sectors including steel, power, defence, space and nuclear industries.

"The Soviet Union had been an invaluable partner in India's developmental journey that began in the 1950s. It went on to play a crucial role in building our country's steel, heavy engineering, mining, power, oil and gas, chemical, defence, space and nuclear industries," ...