Lucknow, Sept. 9 -- On the initiative of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Russia will join as the partner country at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2025, to be held for the third consecutive year at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida.

Following the Chief Minister's directive, the state government has invited Russia to join the mega event, which has been formally accepted.

A high-level delegation comprising top industry exhibitors and cultural performers from Russia will take part in the mega event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate UPITS 2025 on September 25, with the event running through September 29, officials here on Tuesday said.

In 2024, Vietnam was the partner country at the Uttar Pradesh International ...