Moscow, Aug. 6 -- India's Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, on Wednesday said India and Russia are working towards achieving the bilateral trade target of USD 100 billion by 2030, while highlighting the steady progress in energy cooperation, including the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, and expanding employment opportunities for skilled Indian workers in Russia.

Speaking to ANI, Kumar said the leadership of both countries had set an ambitious trade target and efforts were underway to identify new areas of cooperation alongside strengthening existing sectors.

"Trade is growing. We have a target set by the Prime Minister of India and the President of the Russian Federation to reach the trade of 100 billion dollars by 2030. And the focu...